Farid

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Name
Farid
Gender
Boy name
Syllables
2

Farid is a masculine first name that originates from Arabic and carries the meanings 'the Unique' or 'the Incomparable'. This name enjoys great popularity in Arab countries.

What does the name Farid mean?

The name Farid (Arabic فريد) stands for 'the Unique' or 'the Incomparable' and is widely used in the Arab world. In Azerbaijani, it is written as Fərid, while the Turkish variant is Ferit. Other forms include Fareed and Faryd, and the female counterpart is Farida.

Where does the name Farid come from?

Farid has Arabic roots and means 'the Unique' or 'the Incomparable'.

How do you pronounce Farid?

The pronunciation of Farid is clear and concise. The name consists of two syllables and is usually pronounced in German as 'Fa-rid' [faˈʁiːt]. The open A sound at the beginning conveys spaciousness, while the stressed second syllable with the long I adds tension. The voiced beginning and the distinct final consonant give Farid a powerful and melodic note.

Popularity

In Germany, Farid is a fairly sought-after first name and currently ranks 1,212th among the most common names for boys. Its best placement was in 2007 at 759th. In the last ten years, Farid has been chosen as a first name about 170 times, placing it 1,741st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,639th.

Nicknames & pet names

Far / Farad / Fard / Fari / Faridi / Faridkette / Farinka / Fariño / Ferid / Ridi

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  • Farid Ben Khalfallah (Tunisian footballer)
  • Farid Boulaya (French football player)
  • Farid Chehade (musician from the USA)
  • Farid Cheklam (footballer from Algeria)
  • Farid Chopel (French actor)
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  • Farid el Atrache (singer)
  • Farid El Atrache (Syrian singer)
  • Farid El-Ashmawi (fencer from Egypt)
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Frequently asked questions about the name Farid

What is the origin of the name Farid?

Farid has Arabic roots and is widespread in various languages such as Arabic, North African, Persian, and Urdu.

What does the name Farid mean?

The name Farid means 'the Unique' or 'the Incomparable' and is derived from the Arabic word farada, which means 'to be unique'.

How popular is the name Farid?

Farid is widely used in the Arab world and is also very popular in other cultures, such as in Azerbaijan and Turkey.

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