Feroz

Feroz, also spelled Feroze or Firuz, is a masculine given name of Persian origin widely used in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. In Urdu and Hindi, the root conveys meanings such as victorious or brave, and the name is often associated with qualities of strength and leadership. It is also used as a surname in some communities. The form Feroz is a common transliteration across languages that use the Perso-Arabic script.

In historical and contemporary contexts, the name is linked to several notable figures. Feroz Khan (1939–2009) was an Indian film actor and director known for his action films. Feroz Khan Noon (1880–1958) was a Pakistani statesman who served as Prime Minister of Pakistan in 1957–1958. The Delhi Sultanate ruler Firoz Shah Tughlaq (reigned 1351–1388) is another bearer; the Feroz Shah Kotla fortress in Delhi was named after him. The Kotla Ground within the complex is a major cricket venue that was renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium in 2019.

Variants of the name include Feroze and Firuz; it appears in various cultures as both a given name and surname. See also: Firoz, Firouz, Ferozabad.