Girl name
Zaruhi name meaning
“Gold, precious as gold”
Zaruhi means “gold, precious as gold” and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. It is an Armenian name combining Persian zar, “gold,” with the Armenian feminine suffix -uhi. The warm yellow gleam of a gold ornament illustrates both the material and its figurative value.
What does Zaruhi mean?
Gold, precious as gold
In Turkish: Altın, altın gibi değerli
Zaruhi is a feminine name whose meaning centres on gold, its value and its lustre. It combines Persian zar with the Armenian feminine suffix -uhi. Within the Armenian naming tradition in Türkiye, it shares its imagery with other names expressing the preciousness of gold.
Sources: Behind the NameArmenian scholarly digital repository
Origin of the name Zaruhi
An Armenian feminine name formed from Persian zar, meaning gold, and the Armenian feminine suffix -uhi. The dictionary explanation of the name rests on these two components.
How to pronounce Zaruhi
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zaɾuhi/ |
Is Zaruhi a girl’s name?
Yes, Zaruhi is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Zaruhi 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.
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Zaruhi
- Zaruhi Kavalcıyan · b. 1877
FAQ about the name Zaruhi
What is the meaning of Zaruhi?
Zaruhi means “Gold, precious as gold”. An Armenian feminine name formed from Persian zar, meaning gold, and the Armenian feminine suffix -uhi. The dictionary explanation of the name rests on these two components.
Is Zaruhi a girl’s name?
Yes, Zaruhi is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Zaruhi in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Zaruhi nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Zaruhi?
Zaruhi is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Zaruhi have?
Zaruhi has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Zaruhi?
Zaruhi 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 Zaruhi?
Notable people named Zaruhi include Zaruhi Kavalcıyan.
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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