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Fayrouz

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Pronounced fay-ROOZ /feɪˈruz/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic/Persian fayruz, 'turquoise' (the blue-green gemstone) — a symbol of beauty and good fortuneLow

In 30 seconds: Turquoise (the gemstone): Fayrouz is Arabic/Persian. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'fay-ROOZ').
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Origin LowPersian, Arabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic/Persian fayruz, 'turquoise' (the blue-green gemstone) — a symbol of beauty and good fortune
U.S. rank (2025)#9664 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 93

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420152025

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

Fayrouz comes from the Arabic/Persian fayruz, 'turquoise' (the blue-green gemstone) — a symbol of beauty and good fortune (the legendary Lebanese singer Fairuz). A lyrical, classic name (said 'fay-ROOZ').

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, turquoise at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Fayrouz means 'turquoise' (the blue-green gemstone) in Arabic/Persian — a symbol of beauty and good fortune (the legendary Lebanese singer Fairuz) — lyrical and classic (said 'fay-ROOZ').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Fayrouz — Arabic/Persian gem-name

Variations

FairuzFairouzFeyrouz

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fayrouz mean?

Fayrouz is Arabic/Persian for 'turquoise' (the blue-green gemstone).

How do you pronounce Fayrouz?

It's said fay-ROOZ /feɪˈruz/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Fayrouz a boy or girl name?

Fayrouz is a girl's name.

How popular is Fayrouz?

Fayrouz is a very rare name in the U.S.

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