Kourosh as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Kourosh

What is the meaning of the name Kourosh ?

The baby name Kourosh is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Persian: /kuːˈroʃ/ (koo-ROSH); Anglicized: /ˈkuːroʊʃ/ or /ˈkuːrɒʃ/ (KOO-rosh).

Kourosh is Persian in Origin.

From Old Persian Kūruš (attested in cuneiform as Ku-ru-uš), Kourosh (کوروش) is the modern Persian form of Cyrus. The etymology remains debated; proposed meanings include “sun-like” or “of the sun,” “young/youthful,” and “one whose rule extends far,” with no single derivation universally accepted. The name was borne by Achaemenid kings - most notably Kourosh-e Bozorg (Cyrus the Great, 6th century BCE), founder of the Persian Empire - whose legacy of statecraft and relative tolerance gave the name lasting prestige across Iranian culture and beyond.

Used mainly in Iran and the Persian diaspora, Kourosh saw renewed favor in the 20th century alongside interest in pre-Islamic heritage. Common transliterations include Kurosh, Kurush, and Koorosh; the international equivalent is Cyrus. Related forms are Koresh in Hebrew and Ciro in Spanish and Italian. Short forms sometimes include Kouro. The name conveys associations of leadership, justice, and radiant strength.