Afrah
Afrah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Joys, celebrations, happiness”.
| Meaning | Joys, celebrations, happiness |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | أفراح |
| Pronunciation | af-RAAH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Afrah
Joy and gladness are what the root f-r-h means, and farah is joy. Afrah is its plural, joys, and in daily Arabic it also refers to celebrations such as weddings. Choosing it for a daughter expresses the wish that her life will be filled with happy occasions. It is a common name in Sudan, Yemen and the Gulf, and many South Asian families use it too.
Is Afrah a Muslim name?
With its meaning of joys and celebrations, it is a happy Muslim name. The root appears in the Quran: 'In the bounty of Allah and in His mercy, in that let them rejoice' (fal-yafraḥū) (Quran 10:58).
How popular is Afrah?
Saudi, Yemeni, Sudanese and Pakistani families use it a great deal.
Gifts with the name Afrah
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Afrah
Names similar to Afrah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Afrah mean?
Afrah means 'Joys, celebrations, happiness'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Afrah a Muslim name?
With its meaning of joys and celebrations, it is a happy Muslim name. The root appears in the Quran: 'In the bounty of Allah and in His mercy, in that let them rejoice' (fal-yafraḥū) (Quran 10:58).
How do you pronounce Afrah?
Afrah is pronounced af-RAAH.
Is Afrah a boy or girl name?
Afrah is usually a girl name.