FanuzafUzbek, Bashkir, Tatar, Dagestani Possibly from Arabic فَانُوس (fānūs) meaning "lantern", which ultimately comes from Ancient Greek φανός (phanós) "torch".
FaoiltighearnafMedieval Irish Derived from Irish faol "wolf" and tighearna "lady". This was the name of an Irish virgin saint whose feast-day was 17 March.
FarafSicilian, Neapolitan, Italian (Tuscan) Short form of various, now obsolete, Germanic names that contained the element -fara-, for example Burgundofara. This name is predominantly found in Sicily, Naples and, to a lesser degree, Tuscany reflecting the local veneration of Saint Fara.
FaramTahitian Means "screwpine" (also called pandanus; a type of plant and fruit) in Tahitian.
FarafGermanic This name is derived either from Langobardic fara "family, line, kind" or Gothic faran "to travel". It can be a short form of names like Faramund and Farahild.
FarabertmGermanic, History Derived from Langobardic fara "family, line, kind" or Gothic faran "to travel" combined with Old High German beraht "bright." Farabert was King of the Franks in the 2nd century AD.
FaradïenmArthurian Cycle A knight who convinced Perceval’s cousin, Ysmaine, to sleep with him by promising to marry her.... [more]
FaragildfGermanic Derived from Langobardic fara "family, line, kind" or Gothic faran "to travel" combined with Gothic gild "sacrifice."
FaragismGermanic The first element of this Germanic name is derived from Langobardic fara "family, line, kind" or from Gothic faran "to travel." The meaning and origin of the second element is rather uncertain: we know that it comes from gis (the original form was possibly gîs), but we don't exactly know where gis itself comes from... [more]
Farajaf & mSwahili Means "consolation, comfort" in Swahili.
FarajollahmPersian Persian form of Farajullah. A known bearer of this name was the Iranian film director Farajollah Salahshoor (1952-2016).
FarajullahmArabic Derived from the Arabic noun فرج (faraj) meaning "relief, release" combined with the Arabic noun الله (Allah) meaning "God" (see Allah).
Faramalalakom & fMalagasy From the Malagasy fara meaning "last" or "child, offspring" and malalako meaning "beloved".
FaramanmGermanic Derived from Langobardic fara "family, line, kind" or Gothic faran "to travel" combined with man "man."
FaramarzmPersian Mythology, Persian Means "one who forgives" from Persian آمرزیدن (âmorzidan) meaning "to forgive". This is the name of a hero in the Persian epic Shahnameh.
FaramirmLiterature Meaning uncertain. Probably "sufficient jewel" from the Sindarin far meaning "sufficient, adequate" and mir meaning "jewel, precious thing." In J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings', Faramir was the son of Denethor, brother of Boromir, and eventual husband of Eowyn.
FaramonmArthurian Cycle The name of a fictional character in Arthurian literature, a king of France or Gaul who is based on Faramund, a semi-legendary 5th-century Frankish king.
FaranakfPersian, Persian Mythology Etymology uncertain; it may be a form of Parvaneh, parvanek which means "little butterfly" and refers to the Persian lynx or caracal, or may be derived from the Middle Persian plwʾnk' (parwānag) meaning "guide, leader"... [more]
FarangisfPersian, Tajik, Persian Mythology From Old Median vispafryā meaning "(she who is) dear to all"; the spelling was likely altered due to an early manuscript error, possibly with influence from Persian فرنگ (farang) meaning "European"... [more]
FárbautimNorse Mythology Old Norse for "cruel or dangerous striker" or "lightening". In Norse mythology, Fárbauti was the ruler of the Jötunn (Norse: ice giants) and their domain, Jötunheimr. He was the consort of Laufey or Nal and father of the Norse god of primordial chaos and destruction, Loki... [more]
FarbertmMedieval French Derived from Old High German fara meaning "a going, journey, trip" and Old High German beraht, Old Saxon berht meaning "bright" from Proto-Germanic *berhtaz.
FarfallafTheatre Means "butterfly" in Italian. This is the name of the titular character of the ballet Le papillon (1860). Farfalla is a Circassian princess who is kidnapped by a fairy and enchanted in the form of a butterfly.
FargrimmAnglo-Scandinavian Anglo-Scandinavian name, from a hypothetical Old Norse name *Fargrímr which is derived from the present stem of the Old Norse verb fara "to go, to travel" and Old Norse gríma "mask, helm".
FarimOld Norse, Greenlandic Old Norse short form of names containing the name element fara meaning "to go", "to move", "to travel", as well as the Greenlandic younger form of Fare.
FariafArabic, Urdu Means "Beautiful, kind and loving" in Arabic.
FariborzmPersian, Persian Mythology Derived from Persian فر (far) meaning "splendour, dignity, honour" and برز (borz) meaning "stature, height". This is the name of a character in the epic the Shahnameh.
FarinatamMedieval Italian, Literature Meaning uncertain. It might be derived from Italian farinata meaning "flat baked pancake made from chickpeas", or more likely, from an Italian nickname for a flour miller. In both cases, it is ultimately derived from the Italian word farina meaning "flour, meal".... [more]
FarjadmPersian This name is derived from Farhad, meaning "gained, earned" in Old Persian. Others sources claim it means "wise" or "endowed with knowledge".
FarmanmUrdu, Azerbaijani Derived from Persian فرمان (farman) meaning "command, order, decree". This can also be an alternate transcription of Azerbaijani Fərman.
FarnakamOld Persian The first element of this name is derived from Old Persian farnah "glory, splendour, fortune". The second element is still uncertain to me.
FarnammPersian Means "splendid name" from Persian فر (far) meaning "splendour, elegance, brilliance" and نام (nam) meaning "name".
FarnaspamOld Persian Derived from Old Persian farnah meaning "glory, splendour, fortune" combined with Old Persian aspa meaning "horse".
FarnazfPersian From Persian فر (far) meaning "splendour, brilliance, lustre" and ناز (nāz) meaning "delight, comfort".
FarnersfCatalan From the Catalan title of the Virgin Mary, Mare de Déu de Farners, meaning "Mother of God of Farners," the name of a sanctuary located at the foot of Farners Castle in the Selva municipality of Santa Coloma de Farners... [more]
FarnhammEnglish (Archaic) Transferred use of the surname Farnham. Known bearers of this name include the American football player Farnham Johnson (1924-2001), and English chemist Farnham Maxwell-Lyte (1828-1906).
FarorefPopular Culture This is the name of a goddess in The Legend of Zelda series of video games. The goddess of courage, earth and life, her name supposedly means "life" or "courage" in the ancient Hylian language.
FarosatfUzbek Means "intellect, cleverness" in Uzbek.
FarshadmPersian From Persian فر (farr) meaning "splendour, beauty, brilliance" combined with شاد (šâd) meaning "glad, happy, cheerful".
Farshidm & fPersian From Persian فر (farr) meaning "splendour, brilliance" and شید (šid) meaning "light, shine".
FarsirisfPersian (Rare) Possibly a Persian form of Parysatis. The name Parysatis was borne by one of the wives of Alexander the Great, the youngest daughter of Artaxerxes III of Persia.
FarteinmNorwegian Norwegian form of Farþegn. A famous bearer is Fartein Valen (1887 – 1952), a Norwegian composer.
FarulfmGermanic, Medieval Scandinavian Germanic name derived from the elements fara "journey" (possibly via Gothic faran "to travel"; alternatively it could be from Langobardic fara "family, line, kind") and wulf "wolf" (Gothic vulfs)... [more]
FarzadmPersian Means "splendid birth" derived from Persian فر (farr) meaning "splendour, brilliance, lustre" combined with -زاد (-zâd) meaning "child, son, offspring".
FasaifThai Means “clear sky, clear heavens” in Thai.
FasasimYoruba The name Fasasi originates from the Yoruba culture, in Nigeria, West Africa. It is commonly associated with Muslims than Christians or traditionalists.
FasciniafArthurian Cycle A sorceress encountered by Arthur on the island of Pamona. She tempted him to carnal lust, but the angel Gabriel visited him and caused him to flee.
FaseehmArabic, Urdu Alternate transcription of Arabic فصيح or Urdu فصیح (see Fasih).
FasoltmGermanic Mythology, Theatre In Richard Wagner's opera cycle "The Ring", Fasolt is the brother of Fáfnir (here called Fafner) and is killed by him in an argument.
FastidamGothic Fastida was a king of the Gepidae of the 3rd century. His battle against the Visigoths resulted in defeat and was chronicled in Getica by Jordanes. He is the first Gepidic king whose name survives.
FastlaugmOld Norse Derived from the Germanic name elements fastr "firmly, fast" and laug possibly meaning "betrothed woman".
FastmarmGermanic Derived from Old High German fasti "firm" combined with Old High German mâri "famous."
FastmundmGermanic Means "firm protection", derived from Old High German fasti "firm" combined with Old High German mund "protection."