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Faris
♂ Boy
Pronounced FAR-is /ˈfær.ɪs/Low
Meaning: Knight, horseman, cavalrymanLow
In 30 seconds: Faris is an Arabic name meaning knight or horseman from the root meaning to ride a horse. Used across the Arab world, it evokes the nobility and skill of the traditional Arabian horseman.
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningKnight, horseman, cavalryman
U.S. rank (2024)#1443 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births125 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,074
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Faris derives from Arabic meaning to ride a horse, giving the name the meaning of knight or cavalryman.
Faris is popular in the Levant, Gulf states, and across Arabic-speaking communities.
Did you know? The Arabian horse is celebrated as one of the world's most beautiful and intelligent breeds. The faris (horseman, knight) who rides such a horse embodies noble skill and grace.
Overall data confidence 90%
Variations
FarizFarrisFares
Nicknames
Far
Famous Bearers
- ★Faris Badwan (b. 1986)English musician, lead vocalist of the alternative rock band the Horrors and half of the duo Cat's Eyes
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Frequently Asked
What does Faris mean?
Knight, horseman, cavalryman
How do you pronounce Faris?
Faris is pronounced FAR-is.
What is the origin of Faris?
Faris comes from Arabic.
What names are similar to Faris?
Similar names include tariq, malik, rami.