Firas

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Firas Pronunciation

Firas is pronounced FEE-rahs /ˈfi.rɑs/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic firas, 'keen perception, insight' (or 'a lion'); a Companion of the Prophet bore itMedium

In 30 seconds: Keen and strong: Firas is Arabic for 'keen perception' — and 'a lion'. Sharp, bold, and warm.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic firas, 'keen perception, insight' (or 'a lion'); a Companion of the Prophet bore it

U.S. rank (2024)#4595 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 478

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Firas comes from Arabic firas, 'keen perception, insight' (and sometimes 'a lion'; routes layered, which we note). Borne by a Companion of the Prophet, it's a sharp, bold name across the Arab world.

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, keen-perception-or-lion at the root, and sharp.

Did you know? Firas means 'keen perception, insight' in Arabic — and is also glossed 'a lion'; borne by a Companion of the Prophet, it's a sharp, strong name.

Overall data confidence 70%

Arabic references — Firas — routes layered

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Firas?

Firas is pronounced FEE-rahs (/ˈfi.rɑs/). Press play above to hear Firas said aloud.

How do you say Firas?

Firas is said FEE-rahs (/ˈfi.rɑs/). Press play above to hear Firas said aloud.

What does the name Firas mean?

Firas is Arabic for 'keen perception, insight' (and sometimes 'a lion'); the routes are layered.

Is Firas a boy or girl name?

Firas is a boy's name.

How popular is Firas?

Firas is a rare name in the U.S.