Farnoosh
Farnoosh is a Muslim girl name meaning “Usually explained as glorious and sweet”.
| Meaning | Usually explained as glorious and sweet |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian |
| Arabic spelling | فرنوش |
| Pronunciation | far-NOOSH |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Farnoosh
Farnoosh is a Persian girl's name that is usually explained as a combination of two elements. The first, farr, is an old Persian concept of radiance, majesty or divine glory, found in names such as Farzaneh and Farhad. The second, nush, means sweet, pleasant or delightful. Together they give a meaning of glorious and sweet, and families often describe a Farnoosh as a graceful, charming person. Because this is a traditional explanation rather than a fixed dictionary definition, it is best presented as the usual interpretation.
Farnoosh has been popular in Iran since the mid-twentieth century, when many parents turned to names built from Persian rather than Arabic vocabulary. It is written فرنوش in Persian script and pronounced far-NOOSH, with Farnush and Farnosh as other English spellings. It is well known in Iran and among Iranian families abroad but much less common in other Muslim countries. A well-known bearer is Farnoosh Torabi, the Iranian-American personal finance journalist and author.
Famous people named Farnoosh
- Farnoosh Torabi — Iranian-American personal finance journalist and author
Is Farnoosh a Muslim name?
Yes, in practice. Farnoosh is a Persian rather than Arabic name, but it is widely used by Muslim families in Iran and the Iranian diaspora, and its meaning is positive.
Where is the name Farnoosh used?
Well known in Iran and among Iranian families abroad; less common elsewhere.
Gifts with the name Farnoosh
- Farnoosh name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Farnoosh baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Farnoosh mean?
Farnoosh means 'Usually explained as glorious and sweet'. It comes from Persian.
Is Farnoosh a Muslim name?
Yes, in practice. Farnoosh is a Persian rather than Arabic name, but it is widely used by Muslim families in Iran and the Iranian diaspora, and its meaning is positive.
How do you write Farnoosh in Arabic?
Farnoosh is written فرنوش in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Farnoosh?
Farnoosh is pronounced far-NOOSH.
What does Farnoosh mean in Persian?
Farnoosh is usually explained as glorious and sweet, from farr (radiance, glory) and nush (sweet).
How do you write Farnoosh in Persian?
Farnoosh is written فرنوش in Persian script.
Is Farnoosh an Arabic name?
No. Farnoosh is a Persian name, used by Muslim families in Iran and the Iranian diaspora.