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Aroosh

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Aroosh: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2011.

A vibrant and modern name, Aroosh is likely of Kurdish origin, where it is a feminine name meaning "bride," though it also appears as a masculine given name in some South Asian communities, possibly as a variant of Arush. In Persian contexts, it can evoke the concept of light or brightness. While there are no widely-known historical figures or major geographical locations tied directly to the name, it carries a strong, melodic quality that has seen occasional use in Scotland in recent years, reflecting the country's growing multicultural tapestry. A notable variant is the similar-sounding Aroosa , which is slightly more common in Pakistani naming traditions, and the name shares a lyrical resonance with the well-known Persian name Roya, meaning "dream."

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20113 babies
Latest (2011)
#8103 babies
Total births
3since 2011
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2011 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).