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Faria is a Portuguese surname. A habitational name from either of two places called Faria, in Braga and Aveiro. It is also a Southern Italian (Sicily) name from Greek pharias, a derivative of pharos ‘beacon,’ ‘lighthouse.’. Notable people with the surname and first name include:

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Surname

  • Abbé Faria (1756–1819), a Goan Catholic monk, pioneer of the scientific study of hypnotism
  • Augusto Farias, Brazilian politician
  • Cândido de Faria (1849–1911), Brazilian caricaturist, painter, lithographer and poster designer
  • Jacob Faria, professional baseball player for the Tampa Bay Rays
  • José Faria (1933–2013), Brazilian footballer and manager
  • Nicole Faria, Indian supermodel and actress
  • Manuel de Faria e Sousa (1590–1649), Portuguese historian and poet
  • Nelson L. Faria
  • Reita Faria, Miss World 1966
  • Rodrigo Faria, former Brazilian footballer
  • First name

  • Faria Alam, former Football Association secretary
  • References

    Faria Wikipedia