Faris: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Horseman, knight
Origin
Arabic
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
FAH-ris

Faris is an Arabic boy's name meaning “horseman, knight”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Faris

Meaning: Horseman, knight.

Origin: Arabic.

A common claim: Faris means 'knight, horseman, warrior' Actually: The literal meaning is 'horseman/knight'; 'warrior' is an extended association, not the literal sense.

How to Pronounce Faris

FAH-risIPA /ˈfɑːrɪs/

Popularity of Faris

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