Novruz means “new day”. It comes from Persian elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani.
- Novruz is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Novruz mean?
Literally: now 'new' + ruz 'day'
Literal meaning
Novruz is a boy's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Azerbaijani. Wiktionary traces the name to Classical Persian نوروز. The meaning has not yet been confirmed from the source word's own entry, so it is held for review.[1]
also the spring New Year festival
Novruz in Azerbaijani
What does Novruz mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Novruz. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “new day” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Novruz come from?
Persian, compound. From now 'new' + ruz 'day'.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Classical Persian, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Classical Persian نوروز.[1]✓ Documented
Is Novruz a Azerbaijani name?
Yes. Novruz is documented as a given name in Azerbaijani. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian and Classical Persian.
Novruz across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijani | NovruzLatin | Boy | same as above: “new day” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Novruz
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novruz[1] | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Novruz
Names recorded for the same language (Azerbaijani) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Novruz rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- YəhyaBoy“life, livelihood; to live, may he live”same language (azerbaijani)
- ZibaGirl“adorned, comely, beautiful”same language (azerbaijani)
- AkifBoy“devoted, steadfast”same language (azerbaijani)
- RəcəbBoy“born in Rajab; honoured”same language (azerbaijani)
- TofiqBoy“success granted from above”same language (azerbaijani)
- ŞəmsəddinBoy“sun of the faith”same language (azerbaijani)
- RabiyeGirl“of medium height; fourth daughter”same language (azerbaijani)
- SəlahəddinBoy“righteousness of the faith”same language (azerbaijani)
Common questions about Novruz
What does the name Novruz mean?
Novruz means “new day”. It comes from Persian elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani.
Is Novruz a girl's or a boy's name?
Novruz is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Novruz come from?
Novruz is of Persian and Classical Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Novruz?
Novruz is recorded for Azerbaijani. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Novruz have?
Novruz has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Novruz”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93609006. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; listed as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; etymology states: Borrowed from Classical Persian نوروز (nawrōz); headword of the Azerbaijani given-name entry
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