Muslim baby names with meanings

Farid Boy Name Meaning, Origin & Spelling

Farid · Boy · Unique, precious · Arabic; also Persian and South Asian usage

فريدMuslim boy names

Meaning

Unique, precious

Name meaning

Origin / language
Arabic; also Persian and South Asian usage
Alternate spellings
Fareed
Islamic / Qur’anic association
Not specifically Qur'anic / not established
Name type
Single given name
Category
Persian names

Language and spelling

Farid is related to farada, being unique or alone. Farida فريدة is its feminine form; Karim كريم has a different generous/noble meaning.

Sources

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Entry reviewed: 2026-10-25

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