Feroze
فیروز
/ fe-ROZE /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇲🇺 Mauritius
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Victorious
Meaning & Etymology
victorious
victorious
Etymology
Derived from the Persian word firoz, meaning ‘victorious’ or ‘successful’.
Linguistic family: Indo-European > Indo-Iranian > Indo-Aryan > Gujarati
Cultural context
In Mauritius, the name Feroze is common among the Gujarati Muslim community and reflects the influence of Persian and Arabic cultures due to historical trade and migration.
Symbolism
The name Feroze symbolises strength, triumph, and the aspiration for success in life.
Naming ceremony
In Gujarati Muslim tradition, the Aqiqah ceremony is held on the seventh day after birth, where the child’s head is shaved and the name is formally announced.