Azul

♀ Girl

Pronounced ah-SOOL /aˈθul/Low

Meaning: BlueLow

In 30 seconds: Azul means blue in Spanish and Portuguese, derived from the Arabic lazaward referring to the lapis lazuli stone. As a girl's name it conjures images of clear skies and ocean depths, and is popular across Latin America.

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Origin LowSpanish, Arabic

MeaningBlue

U.S. rank (2024)#1277 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births181 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,378

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

The color name azul entered Iberian Romance languages from Arabic lazaward, and ultimately traces to Persian and Sanskrit sources referring to lapis lazuli. As a given name, Azul has been used in Latin America for several decades, with particular popularity in Argentina.

In the United States, Azul has grown as an artistic, nature-inspired name popular among parents who appreciate its simplicity, color imagery, and Latin heritage. It belongs to the broader trend of color names like Violet, Scarlett, and Indigo.

Did you know? The word azul reached Spanish through Arabic lazaward, which itself came from the Persian word for the region of Lajvardeh, famous for its lapis lazuli mines — the prized blue gemstone of antiquity.

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Behind the Name: Azul

Variations

AzulaAzuleeAzure

Nicknames

AzuZulie

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Frequently Asked

What does Azul mean?

Azul means blue in Spanish and Portuguese, derived from the Arabic word for lapis lazuli stone.

How do you pronounce Azul?

Azul is pronounced ah-SOOL in Spanish, with stress on the second syllable.

Is Azul a popular name in Latin America?

Yes, Azul is a popular given name in Argentina and other Latin American countries, appreciated for its simple beauty.

What names are similar to Azul?

Names similar to Azul include Indigo, Violet, Celeste, and Marina.