Farah
Farah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Joy, happiness, delight”.
| Meaning | Joy, happiness, delight |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | فرح |
| Pronunciation | FAH-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide, Somalia |
Meaning and origin of Farah
Farah, or Faraḥ, means joy and gladness in Arabic. It ranks among the best-loved names for girls in Arab countries and South Asia. Somalis, by contrast, usually give Farah to sons, spelling it Farax, so whether it is male or female depends on where you are. Farah Pahlavi, the last empress of Iran, brought the name international recognition, and it remains a bright, easy name in many languages.
Is Farah a Muslim name?
Rooted in Arabic, Farah draws on a word the Quran uses in 'In the bounty of Allah and His mercy, in that let them rejoice' (Quran 10:58).
How popular is Farah?
Found throughout the Muslim world, as a girl's name in most countries but a boy's name in Somalia.
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Spellings and variants of Farah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Farah mean?
Farah means 'Joy, happiness, delight'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Farah a Muslim name?
Rooted in Arabic, Farah draws on a word the Quran uses in 'In the bounty of Allah and His mercy, in that let them rejoice' (Quran 10:58).
How do you pronounce Farah?
Farah is pronounced FAH-rah.
Is Farah a boy or girl name?
Farah is usually a girl name.