Firoze

Firoze is a given name and, less commonly, a surname of Persian origin. It is used in Iran and across the Indian subcontinent, as well as among diaspora communities in the Middle East, Europe, and North America. Variants include Firoz, Firouz, Feroze, Feruz, and Ferruze, with spelling often adapted to local languages such as Urdu, Hindi, Bengali, Turkish, and English.

The name is associated with the Persian root Firuz, which conveys victory or success. In classical Persian naming, Firuz/ Firoze is a masculine name; in some contexts it is extended or shortened into compound names. The meaning may be linked to triumph or auspiciousness, depending on tradition and interpretation. The exact connotation can vary by culture and era.

In the Indian subcontinent, Firoze appears among both Muslim and Hindu communities, and can be found in literature, cinema, and public life. It is commonly used as a given name but, in some families, has become a surname. The name has persisted across centuries and continues in contemporary naming.

See also: variants include Firuz, Firoz, Feroz, and Feroze.