A common Muslim name, though its origin predates Islam. Possibly of Persian origin meaning, "a walking thunderstorm," "sand storm," or "walking quickly" Famous real-life people named Sufyan: | Edit. Abu Sufyan ibn Harith was a companion and cousin of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and prayers upon him).
Farid (Ùريد) also spelt Ferid or Fareed is an Arabic masculine personal name or last name, meaning "unique". Farid is a common male name in the Middle East, the Balkans, North Africa, and South East Asia. People with this name include: Farid ad-Din Attar, Iranian Sufi poet.
