Fareed
Fareed is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Unique, matchless, precious”.
| Meaning | Unique, matchless, precious |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | فريد |
| Pronunciation | fah-REED |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Levant, Egypt |
Meaning and origin of Fareed
Fareed, or Farīd, means unique or without equal, and it was used for a rare pearl that nothing could match. Its root means to be single. South Asian families tend to use the 'ee' spelling. The name is tied to Baba Farid, the Punjabi Sufi saint Farīd al-Dīn Ganjshakar, and to the Persian poet ʿAṭṭār, whose masterpiece is The Conference of the Birds.
Is Fareed a Muslim name?
Rooted in Arabic and carried by celebrated Sufi figures, Fareed is a cherished choice for Muslim boys.
How popular is Fareed?
Used throughout the Muslim world, with Fareed the usual South Asian spelling and Farid the Arab and Persian one.
Gifts with the name Fareed
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Spellings and variants of Fareed
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fareed mean?
Fareed means 'Unique, matchless, precious'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Fareed a Muslim name?
Rooted in Arabic and carried by celebrated Sufi figures, Fareed is a cherished choice for Muslim boys.
How do you pronounce Fareed?
Fareed is pronounced fah-REED.
Is Fareed a boy or girl name?
Fareed is usually a boy name.