Farris

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FAIR-iss'FAIR-iss'2 syllables
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§English
Chivalrous

MEANING

Iron worker

ORIGIN

English

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Middle English 'ferris', related to 'ferrier' or 'farrier', meaning a worker in iron.

CULTURAL NOTES

Historically associated with blacksmiths and craftsmen in metalwork.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Common in medieval England as an occupational surname for those who worked with iron.

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¦Arabic
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MEANING

KnightHorseman

ORIGIN

Arabic

ETYMOLOGY

From the Arabic 'فارس' (faris), meaning a mounted warrior or knight.

CULTURAL NOTES

Used in Arabic-speaking cultures to denote a person of chivalry and valor.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Traditionally associated with nobility and warriors in Arab history.

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The name Farris means "iron worker" in English, "knight, horseman" in Arabic.
Farris has English and Arabic origins. Derived from the Middle English 'ferris', related to 'ferrier' or 'farrier', meaning a worker in iron.
Farris is pronounced FAIR-iss (FAIR-iss). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Farris include Farry, Riss.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Farris include Liam, Ella, Mason, Grace.
The most common spelling is Farris. Alternative spellings include Ferris, Fares.
Farris - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations