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Fareed
Pronounced fə-REED /fəˈrid/Medium
Meaning: -ee- spelling of Farid — from Arabic farid, 'unique, matchless, peerless; a precious gem, a solitaire'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Fareed is an -ee- spelling of Farid — from Arabic farid, 'unique, matchless, peerless; a precious gem set alone, a solitaire'. A dignified, soft name across the Arab and South Asian world (the great Sufi poet Farid ud-Din Attar; journalist Fareed Zakaria; said 'fə-REED').
In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, unique-and-matchless at the root, and dignified.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Fareed mean?
Fareed spells Farid — Arabic 'unique, matchless, peerless; a precious gem'.
How do you pronounce Fareed?
It's said fə-REED /fəˈrid/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Fareed a boy or girl name?
Fareed is a boy's name.
How popular is Fareed?
Fareed is a rare name in the U.S.