Fares
Meaning of Fares
The name Fares is a strong and distinguished male name of Arabic origin, pronounced as FAH-res (/faˈres/) in Arabic and FAIR-ess (/feɪˈrɛs/) in English. It is closely related to the variation Faris, which shares similar roots and meanings. The name Fares often evokes images of chivalry and nobility, as it means "knight" or "horseman" in Arabic, reflecting qualities such as bravery and honor. While not extremely common in the United States, Fares has been steadily used over the years, with occurrences ranging from 5 to 51 newborns annually since 1976. The name reached its highest rank of 2448 in popularity in 2012. Despite its relatively modest usage, Fares remains a timeless choice for parents seeking a culturally rich and meaningful name for their son.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as FAH-res (/faˈres/)
English
- Pronunced as FAIR-ess (/feɪˈrɛs/)
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Notable People Named Fares
| Fares Fares is a Swedish-Lebanese actor of Assyrian descent, recognized for his work with director Tarik Saleh and has received accolades such as the Guldbagge Award and Robert Award. |
| Fares Al-Helou, also spelled Fares Helou, is a Syrian actor known for his work in plays, TV, and cinema productions in Syria and France since graduating from the Syrian Higher Institute for Dramatic Arts in 1984. |
| Fares Sayegh - Fares E. Sayegh is a Greek orthopaedic surgeon and professor at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with an h-index of 18. |
| Fares Hamdi is a Paralympian athlete from Tunisia known for competing in category F37 long jump events. |
| Fares Al-Garzae is a Saudi Arabian professional footballer currently playing as a forward for Al-Najma on loan from Al-Shabab. |
