Farid
/F-AA-R-IY-D/
Unique, incomparable, the one precious stone in a handful of gravel — Farid claims singularity for a child, declaring him one of a kind. In Sufi tradition Farid al-Din Attar wrote of the soul's journey toward God, and the name carries that mystical conviction that every individual is a universe unto himself, unrepeatable and irreplaceable
See Farid scored for your familyQuick — what every parent wants to know about Farid:
Yes — Farid is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Unique, incomparable, the one precious stone in a handful of gravel — Farid claims singularity for a child, declaring him one of a kind. In Sufi tradition Farid al-Din Attar wrote of the soul's journey toward God, and the name carries that mystical conviction that every individual is a universe unto himself, unrepeatable and irreplaceable”. It also appears in Sikh tradition.
How well does Farid fit your family?
This page tells you what Farid means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against the names already in your family, your heritage, and your baby's exact birth star.
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Meaning & origin
Farid is a boy's name of Arabic origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "Unique, incomparable, the one precious stone in a handful of gravel — Farid claims singularity for a child, declaring him one of a kind. In Sufi tradition Farid al-Din Attar wrote of the soul's journey toward God, and the name carries that mystical conviction that every individual is a universe unto himself, unrepeatable and irreplaceable" and belongs to the Unique cluster — rare names — carefully chosen and rarely heard.
Beyond its Muslim heritage, Farid is also used in Sikh traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Arab, Indian, Pakistani, Persian, American, British families, Farid carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What's Farid's birth star?
In Vedic tradition, a baby's name is matched to their nakshatra (birth star) and rashi (moon sign) — usually through its first syllable. Farid opens with “Fa.” But whether that's auspicious depends on your baby's exact date, time, and place of birth.
NameRoot works it out for you. Enter your baby's birth details and see exactly which nakshatra and rashi Farid aligns with — and how strongly it scores.
See Farid's birth-star reading →What does Farid's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Farid resonates in either tradition.
Farid's destiny number is 11 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Farid's full reading →
Does Farid go with your family's names?
Farid breaks into 5 sounds: /F-AA-R-IY-D/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Farid sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Farid beside your family's names →
Names similar to Farid
If Farid resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Muslim boy names, common in Arab families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Muslim boy names from the Unique cluster
Names that sound similar
Muslim boy names that open with the same syllables as Farid
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Common questions about Farid
What does the name Farid mean?
Farid means "Unique, incomparable, the one precious stone in a handful of gravel — Farid claims singularity for a child, declaring him one of a kind. In Sufi tradition Farid al-Din Attar wrote of the soul's journey toward God, and the name carries that mystical conviction that every individual is a universe unto himself, unrepeatable and irreplaceable." It is a boy name of Arabic origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Farid a boy or girl name?
Farid is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Farid?
Farid is of Arabic origin, used in Muslim, Sikh traditions, commonly among Arab, Indian, Pakistani families.
Is Farid a Muslim name?
Yes. Farid is a boy name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Arabic origin. It also appears in Sikh tradition.
What does Farid mean in Arabic?
Farid originates from Arabic, where it means "Unique, incomparable, the one precious stone in a handful of gravel — Farid claims singularity for a child, declaring him one of a kind. In Sufi tradition Farid al-Din Attar wrote of the soul's journey toward God, and the name carries that mystical conviction that every individual is a universe unto himself, unrepeatable and irreplaceable."
What is the numerology of Farid?
Farid has a Pythagorean destiny number of 11 — intuition and inspired leadership (master number).
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