Faris (name)
Faris (fāris فارس) is an Arabic masculine given name translating to "knight", "horseman" or "cavalier" (see furusiyya). It has also seen use as western-style surname.
| Pronunciation | Arabic: [ˈfaːrɪs] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Arabic |
| Meaning | Knight |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Fares, Farres, Farris, Fariz, Ferris |
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The unrelated Scottish-American surname Faris is an anglicization of MacFergus.
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