What is "faria"

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:

Faria is a Portuguese surname.

Faria may also refer to:

• Faria (Barcelos), a parish in the municipality of Barcelos, Portugal
• Faria Elementary School, a public school in Cupertino, California
• Faria: A World of Mystery and Danger, a video game produced by the Game Arts for the Nintendo Entertainment System
• Faria, California, also known as Faria Beach, an unincorporated community in Ventura County, California.