Ferides

Ferides is primarily encountered as a proper noun, most often as a feminine given name in Turkish-speaking communities, and it is less commonly found as a surname in multilingual contexts. The Turkish given name Feride originates from the Arabic name Fareed (and its feminine form Fareeda), meaning unique, singular, or precious. In Turkish onomastics, Feride has been in regular use since the early 20th century and has appeared in literature, film, and media as a representative Turkish feminine name.

Variants and related forms include Feride as the standard Turkish spelling and Fareed or Fareeda in Arabic-speaking contexts. The form Ferides itself is not a separate root word in Turkish and, when encountered in texts, typically functions as a personal name rather than as an ordinary noun or term. The name’s usage reflects broader patterns of Arabic-origin names integrated into Turkish naming practices.

Geographically, Feride is most common in Turkey and among Turkish communities abroad, with presence in regions and diaspora communities shaped by historical and cultural ties to Turkey. In these communities, the name can carry cultural and linguistic associations tied to Turkish identity and heritage.

Related names include Fareed (masculine) and Fareeda, from which Feride derives. As a personal name, Ferides does not denote a distinct concept beyond its use as an identifier for individuals bearing the name.