Fariza
Meaning of Fariza
Fariza, pronounced fah-REE-zah, is generally viewed as a Central Asian and Russian-favored spin on the Arabic feminine word farīḍa, whose layered meanings range from “duty” in classical texts to the more poetic “rare pearl” found in later Persian and Urdu usage; this semantic double life allows the name to sound both responsible and radiant at the same time. Although comfortably familiar from Almaty to Kazan, it remains a statistical wallflower in the United States—peaking at a modest nine births in 2016 and never cracking the national top 900—so parents seeking something distinctive without inventing syllables will find it refreshingly under-deployed. The name’s clean, three-syllable cadence travels easily across languages, and its subtle link to the concept of purpose adds a quietly aspirational undertone—perfect for families who prefer a meaningful backstory delivered without fanfare.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as fah-REE-zah (/fɑːˈriːzə/)
Russian
- Pronunced as fah-REE-zuh (/fɑːˈriːzə/)
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Notable People Named Fariza
| Fariza Ongarsynova - |
