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Afruza

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Pronounced ah-FROO-zah /ɑˈfruː.zə/Medium

Meaning: A form of the Persian/Bengali Afroza (Afruz), 'illuminating; kindling light; radiant' — from the Persian afruz, 'to light up.' A luminous name.Low

In 30 seconds: A luminous name: Afruza means 'illuminating; radiant' (said 'ah-FROO-zah'). Soft and glowing.
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Origin MediumPersian, Bengali
MeaningA form of the Persian/Bengali Afroza (Afruz), 'illuminating; kindling light; radiant' — from the Persian afruz, 'to light up.' A luminous name.
U.S. rank (2022)#13637 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 27

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020172022

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Afruza is a spelling of the Persian/Bengali Afroza, 'illuminating; kindling light; radiant,' from Persian afruz ('to light up'). It reads luminous and warm — rare in the U.S. (said 'ah-FROO-zah').

It appears rarely, mostly in Persian and Bengali families. Rare, luminous, and warm.

Did you know? Afruza is a form of the Persian/Bengali Afroza, 'illuminating; radiant' — from the Persian afruz, 'to light up' — a luminous, glowing name (said 'ah-FROO-zah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Afruza — Persian/Bengali Afroza; 'illuminating, radiant'

Variations

AfrozaAfrozeAfruz

Nicknames

AfiRuza

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Afruza mean?

Afruza is a form of the Persian/Bengali Afroza, 'illuminating; radiant,' from Persian afruz ('to light up').

How do you pronounce Afruza?

It's said ah-FROO-zah /ɑˈfruː.zə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Afruza a boy or girl name?

Here Afruza is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Afruza?

Afruza is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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