فرنگیس

Farangis

girlPersian

Farangis is a Muslim girl name meaning “Name from the Shahnameh”.

MeaningName from the Shahnameh
GenderGirl
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingفرنگیس
Pronunciationfah-rahn-GEES
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Farangis

Farangis (also Farangiz) is a heroine of the Shahnameh: daughter of the Turanian king Afrasiab, wife of the prince Siyavash and mother of Kay Khosrow. The meaning of the name is not certain. It is used in Iran and is especially popular in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan as Farangiz.

Is Farangis a Muslim name?

Yes, it is used by Muslims. Farangis is a Persian epic name used by Iranian and Central Asian Muslim families.

Where is the name Farangis used?

Used in Iran, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

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Spellings and variants of Farangis

Farangiz

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Farangis mean?

Farangis means 'Name from the Shahnameh'. It comes from Persian.

Is Farangis a Muslim name?

Yes, it is used by Muslims. Farangis is a Persian epic name used by Iranian and Central Asian Muslim families.

How do you write Farangis in Arabic?

Farangis is written فرنگیس in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Farangis?

Farangis is pronounced fah-rahn-GEES.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.