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NowroozIslamic Unisex Arabic name meaning

New Day

Pronunciation: N-owr-o-oz

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Name
Nowrooz
Meaning
New Day
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Persian, Farsi, Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Unisex
Pronunciation
N-owr-o-oz
Lucky Number
7
7
Lucky Number
Thursday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Unisex
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Nowrooz mean?

Nowrooz is a unisex name from Arabic origin meaning "New Day". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: N-owr-o-oz. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

Nowrooz

اسلامی نام جس کا مطلب ہے New Day

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Nowrooz

اسم عربي يعني New Day

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

N-owr-o-oz

IPA

/n/o/w/r/o/o/z/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Nowrooz is listed as a islamic unisex name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is New Day. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

7

Lucky Day

Thursday

Lucky Colors

GreenRed

Lucky Stone

Green Aventurine

Life Path Number

6

Numerology meaning: A time for love, beauty, and abundance

Personality

Personality Traits

JoyHappinessOptimismResilienceStrengthDetermination

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Celebration of the renewal of nature and the start of a new year

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

Nowrooz is a valuable cultural heritage for millions of people around the world, marking the beginning of a new year in the Persian Calendar. It is a significant time for family gatherings, the exchange of gifts and special rituals that symbolize rebirth and renewal. The vibrant Nowruz festivities demonstrate the rich diversity and resilience of Iranian culture and traditions.
Nowrooz embodies the spiritual essence of hope, renewal, and rebirth. The observance of this holy day involves soul-searching, forgiveness, and the strengthening of the bond between the individual and the divine. As believers prepare their hearts and minds for the new year, they reflect upon their past actions, seek forgiveness for any misdeeds, and set goals and intentions for personal growth. In essence, Nowrooz represents the profound connection of the human spirit to the cyclical rhythms of nature, as we celebrate the beginning of another year and strive to become our best selves.

Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical Usage

Historical References

Nowrooz is the Persian name for the first day of Farvardin, the first month in the Iranian calendar, which marks the beginning of the new year.

The Iranian New Year has been celebrated for over 2,500 years.

Nowrooz is also celebrated in other countries with significant Islamic populations, including Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan.

The spread of Islam throughout Central Asia during the medieval period led to the adoption of Nowrooz by Muslim communities in the region.

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Mahsa AminiFarshad AslaniMohammad Reza Shahravesh

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Nowrooz

New Day

🇵🇰Urdu

Nowrooz

اسلامی نام جس کا مطلب ہے New Day

🇸🇦Arabic

Nowrooz

اسم عربي يعني New Day

🇮🇳Hindi

Nowrooz

इस्लामी नाम जिसका अर्थ है New Day

🇦🇫Pashto

Nowrooz

اسلامي نوم چې معنی یې ده New Day

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