فرحة

Faraha

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Faraha is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Joy; a happy occasion”.

MeaningJoy; a happy occasion
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Written asفرحة
PronunciationFAR-hah
TraditionMuslim
Used inEast Africa, India

Meaning and origin of Faraha

Faraha usually stands for the Arabic farḥa, a single moment of joy or a happy occasion, and is closely related to Farah. In everyday speech Arabs also call a wedding party a farḥa. Fewer girls carry it than Farah or Farha, yet it has the same warm meaning. This particular spelling is mostly seen in East Africa and South Asia.

Is Faraha a Muslim name?

As a close relative of Farah, this Arabic name carries the same joyful meaning for Muslim families.

How popular is Faraha?

Found in East Africa, South Asia and the Arab world.

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Spellings and variants of Faraha

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Faraha mean?

Faraha means 'Joy; a happy occasion'. It is of Arabic origin.

Is Faraha a Muslim name?

As a close relative of Farah, this Arabic name carries the same joyful meaning for Muslim families.

How do you pronounce Faraha?

Faraha is pronounced FAR-hah.

Is Faraha a boy or girl name?

Faraha is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.