Farid
Farid is a Muslim boy name meaning “Unique, matchless, precious”.
| Meaning | Unique, matchless, precious |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | فريد |
| Pronunciation | fah-REED |
| Arabic root | ف ر د (f-r-d) — to be single, unique |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Farid
Farid (Farīd) means unique, one of a kind, and was used of a pearl without equal. Two famous bearers are the Persian Sufi poet Farīd al-Dīn ʿAṭṭār and the Punjabi saint Baba Farid Ganjshakar. In the twentieth century the Syrian-Egyptian singer Farid al-Atrash made the name familiar across the Arab world.
Is Farid a Muslim name?
Yes. Farid is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning unique or matchless.
Where is the name Farid used?
Used across the Arab world, Iran, Afghanistan, South Asia, and the Balkans and Turkey as Ferid.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Farid mean?
Farid means 'Unique, matchless, precious'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Farid a Muslim name?
Yes. Farid is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning unique or matchless.
How do you write Farid in Arabic?
Farid is written فريد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Farid?
Farid is pronounced fah-REED.