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Faris: meaning and origin

فارس
Meaning
Horseman, knight
Arabic
فارس
Say it
FAA-ris
Gender
Boy
Origin
Arabic name with a good meaning
Also spelled
Fares, Faaris
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About the name

Also means one with sharp insight (firasah).

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Faris mean?

Horseman, knight.

How do you pronounce Faris?

Say it as FAA-ris; capitals mark the stressed syllable. In Arabic it is written فارس.

Is Faris in the Quran?

No. Faris is a classical Arabic name with a good meaning; it is not itself a word from the Quran.

Is Faris a boy's or girl's name?

Faris is a boy's name.

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