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Fareedah
Pronounced fah-REE-dah /fɑːˈriː.də/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of the Arabic name Farida, from farid ('unique, singular, matchless'). The related noun farida is used of a single precious pearl or gem, giving the name its familiar sense of 'unique, precious pearl.'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Fareedah is an English spelling of the Arabic name Farida. It comes from farid, 'unique, singular, matchless,' and the related noun used for a single precious pearl or gem - hence the name's traditional gloss, 'unique; precious pearl.' Farida has long been used across the Arab world, in Egypt, the Gulf and North Africa, and among Muslim families in South Asia and West Africa; Queen Farida of Egypt made the name widely known in the twentieth century. This spelling reflects the long vowel (said 'fah-REE-dah').
In the U.S. it appears only in very small numbers. Rare here, well established across the Arab world.
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What does the name Fareedah mean?
Fareedah spells the Arabic name Farida, from farid 'unique, matchless' - traditionally read as 'unique, precious pearl.'
How do you pronounce Fareedah?
It's said fah-REE-dah /fɑːˈriː.də/ - three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Fareedah a boy or girl name?
Fareedah is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Fareedah?
Fareedah is extremely rare in the U.S.