Meaning
Commonly associated with elevation, height or ascent
This is a reported naming interpretation; the exact derivation is not independently established.
- Origin / language
- Persian; also Urdu usage
- Alternate spellings
- Faraaz
- Name type
- Single given name
- Category
- South Asian names
Language and spelling
Faraz is a Persian name written فراز, with a familiar height or elevation interpretation. It is used in both Persian and Urdu contexts. Faris فارس, an Arabic horseman word, is written differently and should not supply Faraz’s meaning.
Sources
The listed baby-name source reports this interpretation; its linguistic derivation is not confirmed.
Entry reviewed: 2026-10-27
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