Faris (name)
| Pronunciation | Arabic: [ˈfaːrɪs] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Other gender | |
| Feminine | Farisa |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Arabic |
| Meaning | Knight |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Fares, Farres, Farris, Fariz, Firas, Feras, Ferris |
| Related names | MacFergus |
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Faris is a given name and surname.
In Arabic, Faris (فارس) translates to "knight."
In the Balkans, Faris is popular among Bosniaks in the former Yugoslav nations. It is similar to other popular names in the region, such as Haris and Daris. This region also has a female equivalent: Farisa.
It is also used as a surname, particularly by Europeans, which is likely an anglicization of the surname MacFergus.