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Faris

Boy · Arabic · Medium name

Meaning
Knight, horseman, of the cavalier
Pronunciation
FAH-ris
Origin
Arabic

From Arabic 'faris' meaning knight or horseman.

Popularity
Common in Middle East (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Arabic

Commonly used in: Middle East, North Africa, United States

Alternate spellings

  • FaresArabic

    Variant transliteration.

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Behind the Name, Arabic Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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