Farida means “unique, precious”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh and also used in Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
- Farida is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Farida mean?
Literal meaning
Farida (Фарида) is a Kazakh girl's name recorded both on Wiktionary and in the KazPER name list. Its meaning has not been established from the sources yet.[1]
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Farida in Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Farida mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Фарида, Farida (common romanization) and Farıyda (Wiktionary romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “unique, precious” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1,2]
What does Farida mean in Kyrgyz?
In Kyrgyz the name is written Фарида and Farida (common romanization). No separate Kyrgyz gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “unique, precious” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Farida mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Farida and Фарида (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “unique, precious” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Farida mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Фәридә and Farida (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “unique, precious” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Farida mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Farida (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “unique, precious” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Farida come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic فَرِيدَة (farīda).[1]Likely
Which languages use the name Farida?
Farida is used as a given name in Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Farida across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | ФаридаCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “unique, precious” | Documented[1,2] |
| Kyrgyz | ФаридаCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “unique, precious” | Editorial |
| Uzbek | FaridaLatin | Girl | same as above: “unique, precious” | Editorial |
| Tatar | ФәридәCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “unique, precious” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | FaridaLatin, romanized | Girl | same as above: “unique, precious” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Farida
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Фарида[1,2] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Farida[2] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Фарида[2] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| Farida[2] | Latin spelling | Latin | Variant |
| Farida | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Farıyda[1] | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (Wiktionary romanization) |
| Фарида | Kyrgyz | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Farida | Kyrgyz | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Farida | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Фарида | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
| Фәридә | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Farida | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Farida | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Names related to Farida
Sibling names for Farida
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Farida rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- OltinoyGirl“golden moon”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- GulzhaukharGirl“flower jewel”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltynchachGirl“golden-haired”same language (tatar) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- GulmarzhanGirl“flower pearl”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- JavohirBoy“jewels”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- MargaritaGirl“pearl”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AssylmuratBoy“precious wish”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- ZumradGirl“emerald”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Farida
What does the name Farida mean?
Farida means “unique, precious”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh and also used in Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Farida a girl's or a boy's name?
Farida is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Kazakh: girls; Kyrgyz: girls; Uzbek: girls; Tatar: girls; Bashkir: girls.
Where does Farida come from?
Farida is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Farida?
Farida is recorded for Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Farida spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Фарида (Cyrillic), Farida (Latin), Фәридә (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Farida have?
Farida has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Фарида”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 89169442. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as Kazakh female given names, Kazakh given names; listed as a Kazakh given name; etymology: From Arabic فَرِيدَة (farīda).; Kazakh given-name entry Фарида (+1 more)
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed in KazPER; KazPER lists Фарида; spelling Farida recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Фарида recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list (+1 more)
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