Fərid means “alone, single”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani and Bashkir.
- Fərid is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Azerbaijani and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Fərid mean?
Fərid (Фәрит) is a boy's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Azerbaijani and Bashkir. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic فَرِيد (‘alone, single’). That word means “alone, single”.[1,3]
Fərid in Azerbaijani and Bashkir
Where does the name Fərid come from?
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic فَرِيد (‘alone, single’).[3]✓ Documented
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic فَرِيد (‘alone, single’).[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Fərid?
Fərid is used as a given name in Azerbaijani 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.
Fərid across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijani | FəridLatin | Boy | “alone, single” | Documented[1] |
| Bashkir | ФәритCyrillic | Boy | “alone, single” | Documented[3] |
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 Fərid
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.
Sibling names for Fərid
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 Fərid rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SəidəGirl“fortunate, happiness, joy”same language (azerbaijani)
- BayramBoy“celebration, festival”same language (azerbaijani, bashkir)
- HacerGirl“stranger, one who departed”same language (azerbaijani)
- MelikBoy“king; wealthy”same language (azerbaijani)
- KhadichaGirl“born early, premature child”same language (bashkir)
- AliyeGirl“high, exalted (feminine)”same language (azerbaijani)
- TalğatBoy“countenance, fair face”same language (bashkir)
- SəbriBoy“to be patient”same language (azerbaijani)
Common questions about Fərid
What does the name Fərid mean?
Fərid means “alone, single”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani and Bashkir.
Is Fərid a girl's or a boy's name?
Fərid is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Azerbaijani: boys; Bashkir: boys.
Where does Fərid come from?
Fərid is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Fərid?
Fərid is recorded for Azerbaijani 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 Fərid spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Fərid (Latin), Фәрит (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Fərid have?
Fərid has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 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 “Fərid”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 88357337. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology states: Ultimately from Arabic فَرِيد (farīd); classified as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; listed as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; headword of the Azerbaijani given-name entry
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “فريد”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93328945. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Arabic فَرِيد ‘alone, single’
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Фәрит”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 88381114. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a male given name in the Bashkir section; etymology states: From Arabic فَرِيد (farīd); listed as a male given name in the Bashkir section; headword of the Bashkir given-name entry (+1 more)
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