Farida
Farida is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Unique; a precious gem”.
| Meaning | Unique; a precious gem |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | فريدة |
| Pronunciation | fah-REE-dah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Maghreb, Nigeria, Indonesia |
Meaning and origin of Farida
Farida, or Farīda, is the feminine of Farid. In classical Arabic it refers to one perfect jewel with no flaw. Egypt's Queen Farida, born Safinaz Zulficar, received the name when she married King Farouk in 1938, after which many Egyptian parents adopted it. Today it is used from North Africa all the way to Indonesia, and Nigerian families use both Farida and Faridat.
Is Farida a Muslim name?
Muslim parents choose this Arabic name for its picture of a daughter as unique and precious.
How popular is Farida?
Used throughout the Muslim world, especially in Egypt, North Africa, Nigeria, Malaysia and Indonesia.
Gifts with the name Farida
- Farida name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Farida baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Farida
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Farida mean?
Farida means 'Unique; a precious gem'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Farida a Muslim name?
Muslim parents choose this Arabic name for its picture of a daughter as unique and precious.
How do you pronounce Farida?
Farida is pronounced fah-REE-dah.
Is Farida a boy or girl name?
Farida is usually a girl name.