The nameFirdaws
Firdaws is an Arabic girl's name, rising in France since the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
In the Quran, al-Firdaws is the highest of the gardens of paradise.
Origin
Arabic, from a word of Persian origin, like the English "paradise".
History
First found in France in the mid 1990s, Firdaws peaked in the mid 2010s, notably in Occitanie and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. It is still widely given.
Popularity of the name Firdaws
Firdaws in France
Firdaws was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,080 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Firdaws. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Firdaws in France were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 120 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Firdaws mean?
In the Quran, al-Firdaws is the highest of the gardens of paradise.
What is the origin of the name Firdaws?
Arabic, from a word of Persian origin, like the English "paradise".
Is Firdaws a girl's or a boy's name?
Firdaws is a girl's name.