Fareeha
Fareeha is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Happy, joyful, cheerful”.
| Meaning | Happy, joyful, cheerful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | فريحة |
| Pronunciation | fah-REE-hah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Fareeha
Fareeha, or Farīḥa, is a girl's name from the same root as faraḥ, joy, and it describes a girl who is glad and cheerful. Pakistani and Indian families are especially fond of it and generally spell it Fareeha. In Bangladesh the forms Fariha and Faria are common. Arab countries know the name, but there it is less widespread than Farah.
Is Fareeha a Muslim name?
This Arabic name shares a root with the verse 'In the bounty of Allah and His mercy, in that let them rejoice' (Quran 10:58).
How popular is Fareeha?
A popular choice in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
Gifts with the name Fareeha
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- Personalised Fareeha baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Fareeha
Names similar to Fareeha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fareeha mean?
Fareeha means 'Happy, joyful, cheerful'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Fareeha a Muslim name?
This Arabic name shares a root with the verse 'In the bounty of Allah and His mercy, in that let them rejoice' (Quran 10:58).
How do you pronounce Fareeha?
Fareeha is pronounced fah-REE-hah.
Is Fareeha a boy or girl name?
Fareeha is usually a girl name.