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Fayrouz
Pronounced fay-ROOZ /feɪˈruz/Medium
Meaning: From the Arabic/Persian fayruz, 'turquoise' (the blue-green gemstone) — a symbol of beauty and good fortuneLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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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.
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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.













