Farid

Farid is a surname of Middle Eastern origin that is also found in British records. It is believed to have originated from the Arabic word 'farid,' meaning unique or precious. The surname Farid is commonly found among individuals of Arab or South Asian descent who have settled in the United Kingdom.

Notable individuals with the surname Farid include:

  1. Sarah Farid - A British author and journalist known for her works on Middle Eastern politics and culture.

  2. Ahmed Farid - A prominent British architect renowned for his innovative designs and sustainable approach to urban development.

  3. Yasmin Farid - A British musician and composer celebrated for blending traditional Middle Eastern music with modern Western influences.

Overall, the surname Farid represents a fusion of diverse cultural heritages within Britain and embodies the rich tapestry of the country's multicultural society.

There are approximately 914 people named Farid in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,906th most common surname in Britain. Around 14 in a million people in Britain are named Farid.

Region of origin: Africa

Religion of origin: Muslim

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Abdul
  • Ahmed
  • Azhar
  • Ghulam
  • Imran
  • Mohamed
  • Mohammad
  • Mohammed
  • Muhammad
  • Shahid
  • Soroosh

Female

  • Aisha
  • Ann
  • Bushra
  • Haseena
  • Mariam
  • Nadia
  • Rizwana
  • Sadia
  • Sajdia
  • Samina
  • Shabnam
  • Sidra
  • Tahira
  • Yasmin

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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