Farid
Farid is a boys' name of Persian origin meaning “unique, precious, incomparable.” Meaning unique or incomparable, Farid is a name of singular distinction.
how do you pronounce Farid?
fah-REED
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what does Farid mean?
The name Farid means “unique, precious, incomparable.” It comes from the Persian language tradition.
Meaning unique or incomparable, Farid is a name of singular distinction. The great Persian poet Farid ud-Din Attar wrote 'The Conference of the Birds,' one of the masterpieces of Sufi literature. The name declares each bearer to be one-of-a-kind — precious beyond comparison.
who are famous people named Farid?
- Farid ud-Din Attar (Persian Sufi poet)
- Farid al-Atrash (Syrian-Egyptian singer and composer)
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