Azur

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-ZOOR /ɑˈzur/Medium

Meaning: From French/Persian, 'sky blue; azure' (ultimately from Persian lazhward, 'lapis lazuli; the blue stone') — a color word-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: Sky blue; azure: Azur is French/Persian. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'ah-ZOOR').

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Origin LowFrench, Persian

MeaningFrom French/Persian, 'sky blue; azure' (ultimately from Persian lazhward, 'lapis lazuli; the blue stone') — a color word-name; we note the word-name

U.S. rank (2025)#9820 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 41

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

Azur comes from French/Persian, 'sky blue; azure' (ultimately from Persian lazhward, 'lapis lazuli; the blue stone'; a color word-name; we note the word-name). A lyrical, modern name (said 'ah-ZOOR').

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, sky-blue at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Azur means 'sky blue; azure' (ultimately from Persian lazhward, 'lapis lazuli; the blue stone') — a lyrical, modern color word-name (we note the word-name; said 'ah-ZOOR').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Azur — color word-name

Variations

AzureAzzurAzuro

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Azur mean?

Azur is French/Persian for 'sky blue; azure' (from 'lapis lazuli'). We note the color word-name.

How do you pronounce Azur?

It's said ah-ZOOR /ɑˈzur/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Azur a boy or girl name?

Azur is a boy's name here.

How popular is Azur?

Azur is a rare name in the U.S.