Girl name
Efruz name meaning
“illuminating; spreading light”
Efruz means illuminating or spreading light. It comes from Persian afrūz, a verbal stem used in compounds and associated with kindling or lighting. It is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. A lamp casting light across a dark room gives the name a concrete visual association.
What does Efruz mean?
Illuminating; spreading light
In Turkish: aydınlatan, ışık saçan
Efruz carries the image of kindling or spreading light. In Persian-derived compounds it commonly appears as the second element; literary formations such as dil-efruz extend illumination metaphorically to the heart and joy, while the independent given name foregrounds the image of light itself.
Origin of the name Efruz
From Persian afrūz, the combining stem of a verb meaning “to kindle or illuminate.” Turkish represents this element as efruz.
How to pronounce Efruz
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /efɾuz/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | افروز |
Is Efruz a girl’s name?
Yes, Efruz is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Efruz does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Efruz
Names with related meanings
- Güneş♀The sun
- Zehra♀Radiant woman
- Hiranur♀A combination of Hira and light
- Nisanur♀Light of women
- Aysel♀Moon-bright
- Aynur♀Moonlight
- Beyza♀White, fair and bright
- İkranur♀A name combining the command 'read' with light
- Parla♀Shine
- Elanur♀Compound evoking hazel colour and light
- Esmanur♀A combination of Esma and light
- Aylin♀A halo of light around the moon
Famous people named Efruz
- Efruz Pirdoğan Aydın
FAQ about the name Efruz
What is the meaning of Efruz?
Efruz means “illuminating; spreading light”. From Persian afrūz, the combining stem of a verb meaning “to kindle or illuminate.” Turkish represents this element as efruz.
Is Efruz a girl’s name?
Yes, Efruz is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Efruz in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Efruz nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Efruz?
Efruz is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Efruz have?
Efruz has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Efruz?
Efruz does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Efruz?
Notable people named Efruz include Efruz Pirdoğan Aydın.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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