Boy name
Ferit name meaning
“unique, without equal”
Ferit means “unique” or “without equal.” It comes from Arabic farīd, with the final consonant of Ferid becoming t in Turkish. Used for boys in Türkiye, the name also has a literary association through the writer Ferit Edgü, while Ferid preserves a spelling closer to its source.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Ferit 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.
How popular is Ferit?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 1provinces
Where is Ferit in the top 30?
1 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Ferit
From Arabic farīd, meaning single or unequalled. Ferit reflects the Turkish devoicing of the final consonant in Ferid.
Double names with Ferit
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Ferit Aleks
Meaning of each name
- Ferit: unique, without equal
- Aleks: defender of people; protector
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Rasim Ferit
Meaning of each name
- Rasim: one who draws; maker of pictures or outlines
- Ferit: unique, without equal
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Ferit Sadri
Meaning of each name
- Ferit: unique, without equal
- Sadri: pertaining to the chest or chief position
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Hayati Ferit
Meaning of each name
- Hayati: relating to life; vital
- Ferit: unique, without equal
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Ferit Şahin
Meaning of each name
- Ferit: unique, without equal
- Şahin: the bird of prey called a hawk or buzzard
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Tayfur Ferit
Meaning of each name
- Tayfur: a small bird; a bird name
- Ferit: unique, without equal
How to pronounce Ferit
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /feɾit/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | فرید |
| Arabic | فريد |
Is Ferit a boy’s name?
Yes, Ferit is used mostly as a boy’s name. In TÜİK data, 98% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Ferit appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Ferit
Famous people named Ferit
- Ferit Melen · b. 1906
- Ferit Edgü · b. 1936
- Ferit Tüzün · b. 1929
- Ferit Kaya · b. 1984
- Ferit Gümüş · b. 1985
- Ferit Şahenk · b. 1964
- Ferit Cömert · b. 1983
- Ferit Aktuğ · b. 1978
- Ferit Alper Salgın · b. 1975
- Ferit Develioğlu · b. 1906
- Ferit Kam · b. 1864
- Ferit Karahan · b. 1983
FAQ about the name Ferit
What is the meaning of Ferit?
Ferit means “unique, without equal”. From Arabic farīd, meaning single or unequalled. Ferit reflects the Turkish devoicing of the final consonant in Ferid.
Is Ferit a boy’s name?
Yes, Ferit is used mostly as a boy’s name. In TÜİK data, 98% of bearers are male.
Is Ferit in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ferit nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ferit?
Ferit is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Ferit have?
Ferit has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Ferit?
Ferit appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Ferit?
Other spellings: Ferid.
What names go well with Ferit?
Some ideas: Ferit Aleks; Rasim Ferit; Ferit Sadri.
Famous people named Ferit?
Notable people named Ferit include Ferit Melen, Ferit Edgü, Ferit Tüzün.
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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