Faris
In Arabic: فَارِس
Faris means a brave fighter—used to convey dignity and strength with horsemanship.
الفَارِسُ: المُقاتلُ الشجاع، ويُستعمل في معنى الهيبة والقوة مع الفروسيّة.
- Boy name
- Virtue
- Heritage
- Short
- Strong sound
- Common
- Pan-Arab
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فَارِس, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Professional intro
Pleased to meet you, I'm فَارِس.
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- What does the name Faris mean?
- Faris means a brave fighter—used to convey dignity and strength with horsemanship.
- Is Faris a boy or a girl name?
- Faris is a boy name.
- How is Faris written in English?
- Faris in Arabic: فَارِس.
- Does Faris fit the father's name?
- Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.