Farisa
Farisa is a Muslim girl name meaning “Horsewoman, female knight”.
| Meaning | Horsewoman, female knight |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | فارسة |
| Pronunciation | FAH-ri-sah |
| Arabic root | ف ر س (f-r-s) — horse; horsemanship |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Farisa
Farisa (Fārisa) is the feminine of Fāris, meaning a horsewoman, and by extension a woman of courage and spirit. The root f-r-s also gives firāsa, keen insight, so some parents understand it as 'perceptive' as well. It is less common than Faris but is found in the Arab world and in Malaysia and Indonesia.
Is Farisa a Muslim name?
Yes. Farisa is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, the feminine of Faris, meaning horsewoman.
Where is the name Farisa used?
Found in the Arab world and in Malaysia and Indonesia.
Gifts with the name Farisa
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Spellings and variants of Farisa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Farisa mean?
Farisa means 'Horsewoman, female knight'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Farisa a Muslim name?
Yes. Farisa is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, the feminine of Faris, meaning horsewoman.
How do you write Farisa in Arabic?
Farisa is written فارسة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Farisa?
Farisa is pronounced FAH-ri-sah.