طاووس

Taous

girlKabyle, from Arabic tawus (peacock)

Taous is a Muslim girl name meaning “Peacock”.

MeaningPeacock
GenderGirl
OriginKabyle, from Arabic tawus (peacock)
Arabic spellingطاووس
Pronunciationtah-OOS
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Taous

Taous comes from the Arabic ṭāwūs, peacock, a traditional image of beauty, and is a classic Kabyle women's name. The singer and writer Taos Amrouche, who recorded Kabyle songs, made it widely known. It is less common today but valued as a traditional name.

Is Taous a Muslim name?

Taous is a traditional name used by Muslim families in Kabylie. It comes from the Arabic word for peacock.

Where is the name Taous used?

Traditional in Kabylie, Algeria.

Gifts with the name Taous

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Spellings and variants of Taous

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Taous mean?

Taous means 'Peacock'. It comes from Kabyle, from Arabic tawus (peacock).

Is Taous a Muslim name?

Taous is a traditional name used by Muslim families in Kabylie. It comes from the Arabic word for peacock.

How do you write Taous in Arabic?

Taous is written طاووس in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Taous?

Taous is pronounced tah-OOS.

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