فروغ

Forough

girlPersian

Forough is a Muslim girl name meaning “Light, radiance, brightness”.

MeaningLight, radiance, brightness
GenderGirl
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingفروغ
Pronunciationfoh-ROOGH
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Forough

Forough is a Persian word for light, radiance or brilliance. It is famous as the name of Forough Farrokhzad, one of the most celebrated Iranian poets of the twentieth century. As a girl's name it suggests brightness and clarity, and it is still in use in Iran and Afghanistan.

Is Forough a Muslim name?

Forough is a Persian name meaning 'light' or 'radiance'. It is not Arabic but is used by Muslim families in Iran.

Where is the name Forough used?

Used in Iran and Afghanistan.

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Spellings and variants of Forough

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Forough mean?

Forough means 'Light, radiance, brightness'. It comes from Persian.

Is Forough a Muslim name?

Forough is a Persian name meaning 'light' or 'radiance'. It is not Arabic but is used by Muslim families in Iran.

How do you write Forough in Arabic?

Forough is written فروغ in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Forough?

Forough is pronounced foh-ROOGH.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.