Farideh
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Farideh
Farideh is a Persian feminine name derived from the Arabic root "farid," meaning "unique," "incomparable," or "precious." The name combines the adjective with the Persian feminine suffix "-eh."
The name is primarily used in Persian-speaking cultures, particularly in Iran, and is common among Muslim populations, though it is not exclusively religious.
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Etymology
Farideh is a Persian feminine name derived from the Arabic root "farid," meaning "unique," "incomparable," or "precious." The name combines the adjective with the Persian feminine suffix "-eh."
The name is primarily used in Persian-speaking cultures, particularly in Iran, and is common among Muslim populations, though it is not exclusively religious. It has historical usage among Persian nobility and intellectual circles throughout the medieval and modern periods.
Farideh currently ranks #2,868 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.
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