Soroush
Soroush is a Muslim boy name meaning “Divine messenger; angel of inspiration”.
| Meaning | Divine messenger; angel of inspiration |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Persian |
| Arabic spelling | سروش |
| Pronunciation | so-ROOSH |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Soroush
Soroush comes from Avestan Sraosha, 'obedience' or 'hearing'. In classical Persian poetry, written by Muslim poets such as Hafez, Sorūsh became the word for a heavenly messenger or angel who brings inspiration, and it was sometimes used for the angel Jibril. As a boy's name it carries the sense of a bearer of good news from the unseen.
Is Soroush a Muslim name?
Soroush is a Persian rather than Arabic name, but it is common among Muslim families in Iran, and in Persian Islamic poetry it means a heavenly messenger.
Where is the name Soroush used?
Common in Iran and among Iranian families in the diaspora.
Gifts with the name Soroush
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Soroush mean?
Soroush means 'Divine messenger; angel of inspiration'. It comes from Persian.
Is Soroush a Muslim name?
Soroush is a Persian rather than Arabic name, but it is common among Muslim families in Iran, and in Persian Islamic poetry it means a heavenly messenger.
How do you write Soroush in Arabic?
Soroush is written سروش in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Soroush?
Soroush is pronounced so-ROOSH.