FARIS

Occupational

Meaning

Knight, horseman, or one who rides horses.

Etymology

Derived from the Arabic word 'faris' meaning knight or cavalryman. The term was used historically to denote skilled riders and warriors in Arab societies.

About the FARIS Surname

An occupational surname denoting a horseman or knight in medieval Arab society. It remains widely used across the Arab world and diaspora communities.

Distribution

Common throughout the Arab world, particularly in the Levant, Gulf states, and North Africa.

Notable Bearers

Faris Badwan (The Horrors musician), Faris Al-Rawi (Iraqi politician)

People with the FARIS Surname