Newroz
Fact sheet
- Name
- Newroz
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
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The first name Newroz is a female, Kurdish variant of the name Nowruz. The name can be directly translated as 'the new day'.
What does the name Newroz mean?
Newroz is a Kurdish variant of the name Nowruz, which literally means 'the new day'. Its roots lie in the Persian word nowruz (نُوروز), which denotes 'new day' and 'new year'. Newroz is also celebrated as the Kurdish spring festival, which is observed on March 20 or 21 by Kurds and Iranians/Persians and is also known as the fire festival. Alternative spellings include Nowruz and Nuroj. The Persian pronunciation varies between Nourus 'Norus' or Naurus, while the Kurdish pronunciation is Newroz.
Where does the name Newroz come from?
The name Newroz has Persian origins and means 'the new day'. It is derived from the Persian word nowruz (نُوروز), which means 'new day' or 'new year'. The languages in which this name occurs are Iranian and Kurdish.
How do you pronounce Newroz?
Newroz is pronounced approximately as 'Neh-ros'.
Popularity
In Germany, Newroz is a relatively rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was 2,718th in 2019. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 30 times as a first name, placing it 4,561st in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, Newroz ranks 4,899th.
Nicknames & pet names
New / Newe / Newi / Newry
Frequently asked questions about the name Newroz
What is the meaning of the name Newroz?
Newroz is a Kurdish variant of the Persian term Nowruz, which translates to 'the new day'. This name symbolizes the beginning of the new year and is associated with the spring festival.
Where does the name Newroz come from?
The name has its roots in Persian and is used in both Iranian and Kurdish. It is derived from the word nowruz (نُوروز), which means 'new day' or 'new year'.
Is the name Newroz popular?
Although Newroz is not among the most common first names, it is particularly popular in Kurdish and Iranian communities as it is associated with cultural traditions and festivities.