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Firdaus

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Pronounced fir-DOWSS /fɪrˈdaʊs/Medium

Meaning: Firdaus is Arabic and Persian Firdaws, 'paradise, garden'. In Islamic tradition al-Firdaws is the highest garden of Paradise, and the word travelled from an older Iranian source (the same root that gives 'paradise' in Greek and English). Used as a given name in Muslim communities across the Arab world, Iran, South and Southeast Asia.Medium

In 30 seconds: A name of real weight: Firdaus is Arabic and Persian for 'paradise' — in Islamic tradition, the highest garden of Paradise (said 'fir-DOWSS').
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Origin MediumArabic, Persian
MeaningFirdaus is Arabic and Persian Firdaws, 'paradise, garden'. In Islamic tradition al-Firdaws is the highest garden of Paradise, and the word travelled from an older Iranian source (the same root that gives 'paradise' in Greek and English). Used as a given name in Muslim communities across the Arab world, Iran, South and Southeast Asia.
U.S. rank (2023)#13993 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 59

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620032023

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

Firdaus (Arabic Firdaws) means 'paradise, garden'. In Islamic tradition al-Firdaws is the highest garden of Paradise, and the name is used with that reverence in mind by Muslim families across the Arab world, Iran, Pakistan, India, Nigeria and Southeast Asia. The word's older Iranian root also gave Greek paradeisos and English 'paradise'.

It is very rare for girls in the U.S., carried mostly by Muslim families. Rare, luminous, and deeply rooted.

Did you know? The word behind Firdaus travelled a long way: an old Iranian term for a walled garden became Greek paradeisos and, eventually, English 'paradise'. In Islamic tradition al-Firdaws is the highest garden of Paradise — a name held with real reverence (said 'fir-DOWSS').
Overall data confidence 62%
References — Firdaus — Arabic/Persian Firdaws, 'paradise'; al-Firdaws in Islamic tradition

Variations

FirdawsFirdousFirdausi

Nicknames

FirdiDausFir

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Firdaus mean?

Firdaus means 'paradise; garden' in Arabic and Persian. In Islamic tradition al-Firdaws is the highest garden of Paradise.

How do you pronounce Firdaus?

It's said fir-DOWSS /fɪrˈdaʊs/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Firdaus a boy or girl name?

Here Firdaus is used as a girl's name; it is given to boys as well in some communities.

How popular is Firdaus?

Firdaus is very rare for girls in the U.S., used mainly within Muslim families.

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