"precious, incomparable"
Origin: Arabic
Language: English
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The Story of Farid
Farid comes from the Arabic root 'farada' (فَرَدَ), meaning to be alone, singular, or without equal. As a name, Farid means 'unique,' 'precious,' or 'one of a kind' — a powerful statement that the child is incomparable. The name has been used across the Arab, Persian, and Muslim world for centuries, carried by poets, rulers, and scholars.
Farid has been a beloved name across the Arab world, Iran, and South Asia for over a millennium. In the West, it gained recognition through Farid al-Din Attar's medieval Persian poetry and more recently through American basketball player Festus Ezeli's teammate Farid and through singer Farid Mansour.
One of the most celebrated bearers of the name is Farid al-Din Attar (1145-1221), the Persian Sufi poet who wrote The Conference of the Birds, one of the greatest works of Sufi literature. This gives Farid deep literary and spiritual prestige.
Historical Record
Farid first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 1,074 babies have been named Farid in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Farid is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #3,290 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Farid al-Din Attar (1145-1221) was one of history's greatest Persian Sufi poets, author of The Conference of the Birds
- The root meaning 'unique' makes Farid philosophically one of the most meaningful Arabic names — the child who bears it is, by definition, without equal
Farid in Other Languages
Urdu
فرید
Arabic
فَرِيد
Persian
فرید
Spanish
Farid
Turkish
Ferit
Popularity Over Time
#3,290
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Famous People Named Farid
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Farid Hij
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Moroccan singer and songwriter popular across North Africa and the Arab world
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Farid al-Din Attar
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1145
Persian Sufi poet and mystic, author of The Conference of the Birds, one of Sufi literature's masterpieces
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #3,290
- Total SSA Count
- 36
- Cultural Origins
- Arabic Persian Islamic South Asian
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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Frequently Asked Questions About Farid
What does the name Farid mean?
"precious, incomparable" (from Arabic). Farid comes from the Arabic root 'farada' (فَرَدَ), meaning to be alone, singular, or without equal. As a name, Farid means 'unique,' 'precious,' or 'one of a kind' — a powerful statement that the child is incomparable. The name has been used across the Arab, Persian, and Muslim world for centuries, carried by poets, rulers, and scholars.
What is the origin of the name Farid?
Farid has Arabic, Persian, Islamic, and South Asian origins. In Arabic, it means "precious, incomparable".
Is Farid a boy or girl name?
Farid is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Farid?
Farid is currently ranked #3290 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Farid?
Common nicknames for Farid include Fari.
What are good middle names for Farid?
Popular middle name pairings include Farid Ahmad, Farid Hassan, Farid Khalid, Farid Omar, Farid Tariq, and Farid Yusuf.
What are good sibling names for Farid?
Names that pair well with Farid as siblings include Nadia, Tariq, Leila, Amir, Yasmine, and Khalid.
How many syllables does Farid have?
Farid has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Farid a common or rare name?
Farid is an uncommon name, ranked #3290 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Farid?
Are there other spellings for Farid?
Related spellings include Faris.
About the Name Farid
Farid is a boy name with Arabic, Persian, Islamic, and South Asian origins . The name means "precious, incomparable" in Arabic .
Farid is currently ranked #3,290 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Farid has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Farid include Fari. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Farid include Faris . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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