فارسMuslim boy names
Meaning
Horseman, knight
Name meaning
- Origin / language
- Arabic
- Alternate spellings
- Fares
- Islamic / Qur’anic association
- Not specifically Qur'anic / not established
- Name type
- Single given name
- Category
- Traditional Arabic names
Language and spelling
The Arabic form فارس has a long first vowel, reflected in the dictionary pronunciation. The gloss describes a horseman or knight; it is not the literal word for every kind of bravery.
Sources
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Entry reviewed: 2026-10-25
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