Boy name
Firas name meaning
“lion; a predator springing on prey”
Firas means “lion” or “a predator springing on prey” and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. Its source is Arabic firās, one of the words used for a lion. The image of a lion leaping toward its prey directly illustrates the movement associated with the source root.
What does Firas mean?
Lion; a predator springing on prey
In Turkish: aslan; avına atılan yırtıcı
Firas belongs to a longstanding naming tradition that draws on animal names. Its lion imagery emphasizes a powerful predator moving toward its prey. It is linguistically related to firaset, 'discernment', but that connection does not justify replacing the name's direct animal meaning with intuition or foresight.
Origin of the name Firas
Firas comes from Arabic firās, a word used for a lion. Its root is associated with a predator seizing its prey.
How to pronounce Firas
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /fiɾas/ |
| Arabic | فراس |
Is Firas a boy’s name?
Yes, Firas is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Firas does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Firas
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Firas
- Firas Bayram
FAQ about the name Firas
What is the meaning of Firas?
Firas means “lion; a predator springing on prey”. Firas comes from Arabic firās, a word used for a lion. Its root is associated with a predator seizing its prey.
Is Firas a boy’s name?
Yes, Firas is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Firas in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Firas nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Firas?
Firas is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Firas have?
Firas has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Firas?
Firas does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Firas?
Notable people named Firas include Firas Bayram.
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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