Farida
/fəˈriːdə/noun
A feminine given name of Arabic origin meaning unique or one of a kind.
Did you know?In Classical Arabic, farīda could also refer to a precious pearl or gem, giving the name both an “only one” and talismanic jewel association.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Semitic period
Proto-Semitic
*p-r-d
“A proposed Semitic root associated with separation or being set apart; the exact prehistoric form is reconstructed cautiously.”
Classical Arabic
Arabic
farada
“To prescribe, impose, allot, or make something obligatory.”
Classical Arabic
Arabic
farīd
“Unique, unparalleled, or exceptionally precious; also used for a pearl or jewel.”
Classical Arabic
Arabic
farīda
“The feminine form: a unique woman or a precious pearl or gem.”
Modern English
English
Farida
“An established feminine given name used internationally, especially in Arabic- and Muslim-majority communities.”