Falah
Falah is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Success, prosperity, salvation”.
| Meaning | Success, prosperity, salvation |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | فلاح |
| Pronunciation | fah-LAAH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iraq, Gulf States, Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Falah
Falah, or Falāḥ, means success and prosperity, above all the lasting success that reaches into the next life. Every day Muslims hear it in the call to prayer, in the phrase ḥayya ʿalā al-falāḥ, 'come to success'. It is worth noting that a similar word, fallāḥ, means farmer. As a first name Falah is given to boys in Iraq, the Gulf states, Pakistan and India.
Is Falah a Muslim name?
Falah is familiar from the call to prayer, and its root opens Surah al-Muʾminun: 'Successful indeed are the believers' (Quran 23:1).
How popular is Falah?
Used in Iraq, the Gulf, Pakistan and India.
Gifts with the name Falah
- Falah name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Falah baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Falah
Names similar to Falah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Falah mean?
Falah means 'Success, prosperity, salvation'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Falah a Muslim name?
Falah is familiar from the call to prayer, and its root opens Surah al-Muʾminun: 'Successful indeed are the believers' (Quran 23:1).
How do you pronounce Falah?
Falah is pronounced fah-LAAH.
Is Falah a boy or girl name?
Falah is usually a boy name.