فراس

Firas

boyArabic

Firas is a Muslim boy name meaning “Perceptive, shrewd; lion”.

MeaningPerceptive, shrewd; lion
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingفراس
Pronunciationfi-RAHS
Arabic rootف ر س (f-r-s) — to discern; horse, horseman
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Firas

Firas is linked to firāsa, the insight that lets someone read a person's character at a glance, and is also listed in classical dictionaries as a name of the lion. The tenth-century poet and warrior Abu Firas al-Hamdani is its most famous bearer. It is a popular modern name in the Levant and Iraq.

Is Firas a Muslim name?

Yes. Firas is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'perceptive' or 'lion'.

Where is the name Firas used?

Common in Syria, Jordan, Palestine, Iraq and Tunisia.

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Spellings and variants of Firas

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Firas mean?

Firas means 'Perceptive, shrewd; lion'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Firas a Muslim name?

Yes. Firas is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'perceptive' or 'lion'.

How do you write Firas in Arabic?

Firas is written فراس in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Firas?

Firas is pronounced fi-RAHS.

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