Name meaning
Tavus
Girl's nameƏrəb mənşəli
A peacock with colorful, beautiful feathers; a symbol of beauty.
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Name meaning and origin
Tavus is of Arabic origin; 'tavus' (طاووس) means peacock. This bird with its colorful, beautiful feathers has long been regarded as a symbol of beauty, eternity, and majesty. The word entered Arabic from ancient Greek and spread to many languages (Persian, Turkic).
The image of the peacock has been regarded as a bird of paradise in Turkic and Persian cultures; the name is given to a girl with the wish for beauty and delicacy. It is one of the deep-rooted but rare names in Azerbaijan. It does not appear in the Quran as a name, and from an Islamic standpoint there is no prohibition.
Name details
- Gender
- Girl's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 5
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Variants
- Tavuz
- Pronunciation
- ta.ˈvus
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Tavus?
Tavus means "peacock." It is of Arabic origin and comes from the name of the bird regarded as a symbol of beauty and grandeur.Is the name Tavus mentioned in the Quran?
No, the name Tavus does not appear as a name in the Quran or the hadiths, but there is no prohibition against it under Islamic rules.Is Tavus a boy or a girl name?
Tavus is a girl name.