Faraz
Faraz is a Muslim boy name of Persian origin, meaning “Height, elevation, ascent”.
| Meaning | Height, elevation, ascent |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | فراز |
| Pronunciation | fah-RAAZ |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Iran |
Meaning and origin of Faraz
Faraz is a Persian word meaning height, peak or elevation. Poets often pair it with nashīb in the phrase nashīb o farāz, the highs and lows of life. Pakistani and Indian families took to it as a name for sons, helped along by the poet Ahmad Faraz, who adopted it as his pen name. Although it has no Arabic root, it is firmly established in South Asian Muslim naming.
Is Faraz a Muslim name?
Faraz is a Persian name that Muslim families use widely, especially in Pakistan and India.
How popular is Faraz?
Very popular in Pakistan and India and also known in Iran.
Gifts with the name Faraz
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Spellings and variants of Faraz
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Faraz mean?
Faraz means 'Height, elevation, ascent'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Faraz a Muslim name?
Faraz is a Persian name that Muslim families use widely, especially in Pakistan and India.
How do you pronounce Faraz?
Faraz is pronounced fah-RAAZ.
Is Faraz a boy or girl name?
Faraz is usually a boy name.