فارس

Fares

boyArabic

Fares is a Muslim boy name meaning “Knight, horseman”.

MeaningKnight, horseman
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingفارس
PronunciationFAA-ris
Arabic rootف ر س (f-r-s) — horse
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Fares

Fares (Fāris) means 'horseman' or 'knight', from faras, horse. In Arab culture the fāris stands for courage, honour and chivalry, and the word became the everyday term for a gallant rider. The name has been popular for centuries and remains one of the most widely used boys' names from the Gulf to the Maghreb.

Is Fares a Muslim name?

Yes. Fares is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'knight'. It is common across the whole Arab world.

Where is the name Fares used?

Popular across the Arab world and in Muslim communities abroad.

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Spellings and variants of Fares

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Fares mean?

Fares means 'Knight, horseman'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Fares a Muslim name?

Yes. Fares is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'knight'. It is common across the whole Arab world.

How do you write Fares in Arabic?

Fares is written فارس in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Fares?

Fares is pronounced FAA-ris.

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