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Feras

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Feras

Pronounced FEH-rahs /ˈfɛ.rɑs/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic firas, 'a knight; a brave horseman; a lion' (a symbol of courage)Low

In 30 seconds: A knight; a brave horseman: Feras is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'FEH-rahs').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic firas, 'a knight; a brave horseman; a lion' (a symbol of courage)
U.S. rank (2025)#10016 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 480
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019762025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Feras comes from the Arabic firas, 'a knight; a brave horseman; a lion' (a symbol of courage). A crisp, classic name (said 'FEH-rahs').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic families. Rare, a-knight at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Feras means 'a knight; a brave horseman; a lion' in Arabic (a symbol of courage) — a crisp, classic name (said 'FEH-rahs').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Feras — Arabic etymology

Variations

FirasFerassFeraas

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Feras mean?

Feras is Arabic for 'a knight; a brave horseman; a lion'.

How do you pronounce Feras?

It's said FEH-rahs /ˈfɛ.rɑs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Feras a boy or girl name?

Feras is a boy's name.

How popular is Feras?

Feras is a very rare name in the U.S.

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