Meaning and history
Firoz is a South Asian transcription of the Persian masculine name Fīrūz, meaning “victorious” or “prosperous.” Variants include Firuz, Feroz, and Piruz, reflecting different languages and romanization systems. The name was borne by several Persian and South Asian rulers, including the Sasanian king Peroz I and Delhi sultan Firuz Shah Tughlaq. Notable modern bearers include Indian actor and filmmaker Feroz Khan and Bangladeshi visual artist Firoz Mahmud, though spellings vary among bearers.