Farid

Farid is a boy name of Persian origin, meaning Unique and precious.

What Farid means

Unique and precious.

Farid sits at 5 letters, and ends on a consonant, which gives it a firmer stop.

Where Farid comes from

Persian names reach back to pre-Islamic Iran and to the epic poetry that preserved it, which is why many belong to heroes and rulers from the Shahnameh.

Farid is recorded as Persian in origin. Browse other Persian names.

How popular is Farid?

Farid does not currently chart in the top 100 boy names. Rankings move constantly, and names can spend decades out of the lists before returning — so this says more about the present moment than about the name itself.

The character of Farid

The thread we file Farid under is Gem — worth following if that association is what caught your attention in the first place.

Themes: Gem

Names like Farid

These share Farid's themes, origin, or both — closest first.

• Jasper — Bringer of treasure; the gemstone.
• Kacper — Treasurer; bringer of treasure.
• Garnett — The deep-red garnet gem.
• Khanh — Prosperity; jade chime.
• Nadir — Rare and precious.
• Neel — Blue; sapphire.
• Onyx — The deep-black gemstone.
• Sterling — Of the highest quality; pure silver.
• Greta — Pearl.
• Jade — The green gemstone of the side.
• Margaret — Pearl.
• Margot — Pearl.

More Persian names

• Darius — He who holds firm; a wealthy king.
• Jasmine — Jasmine flower; a gift from God.
• Cyrus — Sun; lord.
• Jasper — Bringer of treasure; the gemstone.
• Caspian — Of the Caspian Sea.
• Lilac — The pale-purple blossom.
• Arash — Hero; bright.
• Parisa — Like a fairy.
• Roxana — Dawn; bright light.
• Shirin — Sweet and charming.