Farax
Farax is a Muslim boy name of Somali form of Arabic Farah origin, meaning “Joy, happiness”.
| Meaning | Joy, happiness |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Somali form of Arabic Farah |
| Written as | فرح |
| Pronunciation | FAH-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Somalia, Djibouti, Kenya, Ethiopia |
Meaning and origin of Farax
Farax is the Arabic Faraḥ, joy, as Somalis write it. In Somali spelling the letter x represents the Arabic ḥ sound, so Farax is pronounced Farah. In contrast to most other countries, Farah is a very common man's name in Somalia. It also often turns up as a surname among Somalis abroad, the British runner Mo Farah being a famous example.
Is Farax a Muslim name?
Somali Muslims widely give Farax to sons, and its root appears in 'In the bounty of Allah and His mercy, in that let them rejoice' (Quran 10:58).
How popular is Farax?
Very common among Somali men in Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya and the diaspora.
Gifts with the name Farax
- Farax name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Farax baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Farax
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Farax mean?
Farax means 'Joy, happiness'. It is of Somali form of Arabic Farah origin.
Is Farax a Muslim name?
Somali Muslims widely give Farax to sons, and its root appears in 'In the bounty of Allah and His mercy, in that let them rejoice' (Quran 10:58).
How do you pronounce Farax?
Farax is pronounced FAH-rah.
Is Farax a boy or girl name?
Farax is usually a boy name.