Girl name
Feriş name meaning
“angel”
Feriş means “angel.” It is explained as a shortened form connected with Persian fereshte, the word for an angel. In Türkiye, it is used for girls. The related name Ferişte makes that linguistic connection visible, and the meaning evokes the winged celestial figures represented in poetry and painting.
What does Feriş mean?
Angel
In Turkish: melek
Read as a shortened form of Ferişte, Feriş carries the image of an angel. In Turkish, angels also suggest innocence and goodness; these are associations rather than additional literal meanings, and the historical development of the shortened form still needs investigation.
Origin of the name Feriş
It is probably a shortened form of Persian fereshteh, 'angel'. The proposed shortening needs confirmation from personal-name records.
How to pronounce Feriş
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /feɾiʃ/ |
Is Feriş a girl’s name?
Yes, Feriş is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Feriş does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Feriş
Names with related meanings
- Melek♀Spiritual being regarded as a divine messenger
- Hira♀Name of a mountain and cave near Mecca
- Esra♀Night journey
- Betül♀Virgin
- Nefes♀Breath
- Meva♀A place of refuge, shelter, or abode
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Zeliha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Ravzanur♀Garden and light
- Cennet♀Paradise
- Nur♀Light
- Firdevs♀Paradise
FAQ about the name Feriş
What is the meaning of Feriş?
Feriş means “angel”. It is probably a shortened form of Persian fereshteh, 'angel'. The proposed shortening needs confirmation from personal-name records.
Is Feriş a girl’s name?
Yes, Feriş is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Feriş in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Feriş nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Feriş?
Feriş is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Feriş have?
Feriş has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Feriş?
Feriş does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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