Faris
FAR-iss
✦ Meaning
“Arabic name meaning 'knight' or 'horseman,' from 'faras' (horse). Historically significant in Islamic tradition, evoking noble warriors and the chivalric traditions of the Arabian Peninsula.”
Popularity Over Time
Faris is not currently in the US top 1000.
Origin
Syllables
2
Style
Famous Bearers
- Faris al-Rifa'i (historian)
- Faris Badwan (The Horrors singer)
Cross-Cultural Notes
Works across Arabic, Persian, and English-speaking communities
People Also Ask
Arabic name meaning 'knight' or 'horseman,' from 'faras' (horse). Historically significant in Islamic tradition, evoking noble warriors and the chivalric traditions of the Arabian Peninsula.
Faris is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Faris works beautifully as a full name and does not lend itself to an obvious short form. Most parents see that as a feature.
Names that pair beautifully with Faris include Layla, Noor, Amira, Zahra.