Sorush

/S-OW-R-UW-SH/

Boy MuslimZoroastrian Persian origin OtherPersian

A messenger and divine-hearing figure of Iranian tradition

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Yes — Sorush is a Muslim boy name of Persian origin, meaning “A messenger and divine-hearing figure of Iranian tradition”. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.

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Meaning & origin

Sorush is a boy's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "A messenger and divine-hearing figure of Iranian tradition" and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.

Beyond its Muslim heritage, Sorush is also used in Zoroastrian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.

Common among Other, Persian families, Sorush carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.

What would a baby named Sorush look like?

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What does Sorush's numerology say?

Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Sorush resonates in either tradition.

Pythagorean
1
leadership and pioneering spirit
Chaldean
8
material mastery and executive power

Sorush's destiny number is 1 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Sorush's full reading →

Does Sorush go with your family's names?

Sorush breaks into 5 sounds: /S-OW-R-UW-SH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Sorush sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Sorush beside your family's names →

Nicknames

Common affectionate forms of Sorush — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.

SoruSori

Names similar to Sorush

If Sorush resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.

From the same tradition

Other Muslim boy names, common in Other families

Muhammad
The praised one, the most lauded of all creation — Muhammad is the name of the final prophet of Islam, the mercy to all worlds. It is the most commonly bestowed name on earth, carried by hundreds of millions across every continent
Ali
Exalted, sublime, the highest — Ali ibn Abi Talib was the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad, the fourth Rashidun Caliph and the first Imam in Shia Islam. His name rings with moral elevation, martial valour, and the legendary justice of a ruler whose sword Dhul-Fiqar became the emblem of righteous strength across the Islamic world
Shahrukh
Face of a king, from Persian shah (king) and rukh (face, cheek), a name of royal countenance and bearing. The word rukh is also the chess piece the rook, and the name was carried by a Timurid sultan who patronised a Persian cultural renaissance, joining majesty to a storied heritage.
Husayn
The little beautiful one, the diminutive of Hassan — Husayn ibn Ali stood against tyranny at Karbala with a handful of followers and gave his life for justice. His name echoes across centuries as a symbol of principled sacrifice, moral courage, and the refusal to submit to injustice even when the odds are impossible

Sharing the same meaning

Other Muslim boy names from the Divine cluster

Bilal
The wetting, the moistening of the throat before a cry — Bilal ibn Rabah was the first muezzin of Islam, a freed Abyssinian slave whose voice called the faithful to prayer from the rooftop of the first mosque. His name carries the power of a voice raised against oppression, the beauty of devotion that defies all hierarchy, and the courage to sing when silence would be safer
Adam
The first human being, shaped from clay by the hands of God and taught the names of all things — Adam is honoured in the Quran as God's khalifah on earth, the being to whom angels were commanded to bow. His name anchors humanity's story at its very beginning, carrying the dignity of divine craftsmanship and the weight of free will's first breath
Ayaan
Gift of God, God's blessing — a name celebrating the child as a divine gift bestowed upon the family. Widespread across the Muslim world from South Asia to Africa, carrying the joy of answered prayers.

Names that sound similar

Muslim boy names that open with the same syllables as Sorush

Sohrab
A youthful warrior of Persian epic, from Sohrab, the valiant young son of Rostam in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, slain unknowingly by his own father in single combat. One of the best-known hero-names of the tradition, it carries youth, courage and the weight of tragic valor.
Sohail
Canopus, gentle — Sohail (Persian/Arabic سهیل) is the second-brightest star in the night sky (Canopus), famed in Persian and Arabic astronomy as the southern beacon. The name also carries a secondary sense of 'gentle, easy-flowing.' A classical name appearing across Sufi poetry.
Suleiman
The man of peace, the prophet-king who commanded the winds, spoke to birds, and ruled over jinn — Surah An-Naml recounts Suleiman's vast kingdom, yet his power never corrupts his gratitude. His name carries the wisdom of a just ruler, the wonder of a miraculous world, and the humility of empire that answers to God alone

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Common questions about Sorush

What does the name Sorush mean?

Sorush means "A messenger and divine-hearing figure of Iranian tradition." It is a boy name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.

Is Sorush a boy or girl name?

Sorush is most commonly used as a boy name.

What is the origin of the name Sorush?

Sorush is of Persian origin, used in Muslim, Zoroastrian traditions, commonly among Other, Persian families.

Is Sorush a Muslim name?

Yes. Sorush is a boy name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Persian origin. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.

What does Sorush mean in Persian?

Sorush originates from Persian, where it means "A messenger and divine-hearing figure of Iranian tradition."

What are common nicknames for Sorush?

Common short forms of Sorush include Soru, Sori.

What is the numerology of Sorush?

Sorush has a Pythagorean destiny number of 1 — leadership and pioneering spirit.

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