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Kourosh

♂ Boy

Pronounced koo-ROSH /kuˈroʊʃ/Medium

Meaning: The modern Persian form of Cyrus (Kurush), borne by Cyrus the Great, founder of the Achaemenid Empire; often read as 'sun' or 'far-sighted'. A heritage name we note respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A royal name: Kourosh is the Persian form of Cyrus, a great king (said 'koo-ROSH'). A heritage name noted respectfully.
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Origin MediumPersian
MeaningThe modern Persian form of Cyrus (Kurush), borne by Cyrus the Great, founder of the Achaemenid Empire; often read as 'sun' or 'far-sighted'. A heritage name we note respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#11700 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 186

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619842024

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

Kourosh is the modern Persian form of Cyrus (Kurush), the name of Cyrus the Great, founder of the Achaemenid Empire, sometimes read as 'sun' or 'far-sighted'. A revered name of Iranian heritage we note respectfully. A resonant two-beat pick (said 'koo-ROSH').

It is a classic in Iran and rare in the wider U.S. Rare here, regal, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Kourosh is the Persian form of Cyrus, borne by Cyrus the Great, founder of the Achaemenid Empire — a heritage name we note respectfully (said 'koo-ROSH').
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Kourosh — Persian form of Cyrus; Cyrus the Great

Variations

CyrusKuroshKoorosh

Nicknames

Kou

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kourosh mean?

Kourosh is the Persian form of Cyrus, borne by Cyrus the Great, sometimes read as 'sun' or 'far-sighted'.

How do you pronounce Kourosh?

It's said koo-ROSH /kuˈroʊʃ/ - two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kourosh a boy or girl name?

Kourosh is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Kourosh?

Kourosh is rare in the wider U.S. and a classic in Iran.

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