What does Aariz mean?
In its Quranic sense (Quran 46:24) 'arid (عارض) denotes a cloud appearing on the horizon that is expected to bring rain, so Aariz is often glossed 'rain-bearing cloud'. Popular South Asian usage also gives 'respectable' or 'intelligent', which are not well documented in classical Arabic, so the meaning is hedged. Spellings include Aariz, Aaraiz, Ariz.
What does Faris mean?
From the root f-r-s (ف-ر-س), meaning 'horseman, knight, cavalier', with connotations of chivalry and skill. The same letters also relate to Persia (Fars). Also spelled Fares.