Afroz
Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Afroz
Afroz is a Persian name meaning "light" or "radiance," derived from the Persian word "afrōz" (افروز), which combines "āfar" (fire) and "rōzidan" (to shine).
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Etymology
Afroz is a Persian name meaning "light" or "radiance," derived from the Persian word "afrōz" (افروز), which combines "āfar" (fire) and "rōzidan" (to shine).
The name is primarily used in Persian, Urdu, and Islamic cultures, particularly among Muslims in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India, with historical usage documented in Persian literature and poetry.
Afroz currently ranks #996 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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