Boy name
Firas name meaning
“lion, one who pounces”
Firas is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning lion or one who pounces. It comes from Arabic Firās, associated with the root f-r-s in the sense of seizing prey. Firās is also used as an epithet for a lion, connecting the name’s two meanings.
What does Firas mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Firas
From Arabic Firās, associated with the root f-r-s in the sense of seizing prey, and used as an epithet for a lion.
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Firas in Islam and the Quran
Firas does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Firas
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /firas/ |
| Arabic script | فراس |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥ꦳ꦶꦫꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮖᮤᮛᮞ᮪ |
Is Firas a boy’s name?
Yes, Firas is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Firas ranks #5,098 among boy names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Firas
- Firdaus♂Paradise, a garden of eternal bliss
- Frans♂A Frank, a Frenchman
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Fitra♂♀Original nature, innate disposition
- Fitrah♂♀Innate disposition, original nature
- Faris♂Knight, horseman
- Fairus♂♀Turquoise gemstone
- Firli♂♀
- Firly♂
- Firza♂
- Fran♂A Frank or a French person
- Fian♂Follower of Sufyan
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Firas
- Firas Nan Sebastian · b. 1983
FAQ about the name Firas
What is the meaning of Firas?
Firas means lion, one who pounces. From Arabic Firās, associated with the root f-r-s in the sense of seizing prey, and used as an epithet for a lion.
Is Firas a boy’s name?
Yes, Firas is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Firas?
Firas is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Firas in the Quran?
Firas does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Firas have?
Firas has 2 syllables (Fi-ras) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Firas?
Firas ranks #5,098 among boy names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Firas?
Notable people named Firas include Firas Nan Sebastian.
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