Boy name
Ferid name meaning
“unique, without equal”
Ferid means “unique” or “without equal.” It comes from Arabic farīd, describing something singular or unmatched, and is used for boys in Türkiye. Ferit is the related Turkish form with a voiceless final consonant, providing a direct association between the name’s historical spelling and its modern variant.
What does Ferid mean?
Unique, without equal
In Turkish: eşi benzeri olmayan, biricik
Ferit emphasizes being singular and without an equivalent, rather than simply ranking above others. The name also appears in Ottoman literary contexts; Ferid is another spelling of the same name, while Feride derives from its Arabic feminine counterpart.
Origin of the name Ferid
From Arabic farīd, meaning single or unequalled. Ferit reflects the Turkish devoicing of the final consonant in Ferid.
Double names with Ferid
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Ferid Kubilay
Meaning of each name
- Ferid: unique, without equal
- Kubilay: historical name of Kublai Khan
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Ahlas Ferid
Meaning of each name
- Ahlas: purer; most unadulterated
- Ferid: unique, without equal
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Ferid Ratip
Meaning of each name
- Ferid: unique, without equal
- Ratip: moist, fresh, tender
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Sadi Ferid
Meaning of each name
- Sadi: associated with happiness and good fortune
- Ferid: unique, without equal
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Ferid Efrahim
Meaning of each name
- Ferid: unique, without equal
- Efrahim: Fruitful, bearing fruit
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George Ferid
Meaning of each name
- George: one who works the land; farmer
- Ferid: unique, without equal
How to pronounce Ferid
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /feɾid/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | فرید |
| Arabic | فريد |
Is Ferid a boy’s name?
Yes, Ferid is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Ferid does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Ferid
Famous people named Ferid
- Ferid Namık Hansoy · b. 1908
- Ferid Aydın
- Ferid Bey · b. 1857
- Ferid Güvenç · b. 1926
FAQ about the name Ferid
What is the meaning of Ferid?
Ferid means “unique, without equal”. From Arabic farīd, meaning single or unequalled. Ferit reflects the Turkish devoicing of the final consonant in Ferid.
Is Ferid a boy’s name?
Yes, Ferid is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Ferid in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ferid nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ferid?
Ferid is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Ferid have?
Ferid has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Ferid?
Ferid does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Ferid?
Other spellings: Ferit.
What names go well with Ferid?
Some ideas: Ferid Kubilay; Ahlas Ferid; Ferid Ratip.
Famous people named Ferid?
Notable people named Ferid include Ferid Namık Hansoy, Ferid Aydın, Ferid Bey.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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