Nairouz
Persian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Nairouz
Nairouz (also spelled Nairuz or Nawruz) means "new day" or "new year" and derives from Persian roots, with "nai" meaning new and "ruz" meaning day or year.
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Etymology
Nairouz (also spelled Nairuz or Nawruz) means "new day" or "new year" and derives from Persian roots, with "nai" meaning new and "ruz" meaning day or year. The name is used primarily in Arabic, Persian, and Islamic cultures, with historical significance tied to Nowruz, the Persian New Year celebration observed across the Middle East, Central Asia, and among Zoroastrian and Muslim communities.
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