Foroughi

Foroughi Meaning & Origin

About Foroughi
The surname Foroughi is of Persian origin and is derived from the Persian word "forough," meaning "light" or "brightness." It is a common surname in Iran and is often associated with individuals who are believed to possess qualities such as intelligence, wisdom, and enlightenment. The name Foroughi may also be associated with individuals who have a positive outlook on life and radiate positivity and optimism.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Foroughi is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Foroughi: 184
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 98,553
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Foroughi based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Foroughi is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRF
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F06020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F UH0 R OW1 IY0
🌐 IPA
/foroughi*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Foroughi in Braille

Here's how to represent Foroughi in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Foroughi in braille

How to sign the name Foroughi using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Foroughi using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Foroughi in sign language

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