Farhat
Farhat is a Muslim unisex name of Arabic, Urdu / Persian form origin, meaning “Joy, delight, happiness”.
| Meaning | Joy, delight, happiness |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Arabic, Urdu / Persian form |
| Written as | فرحت |
| Pronunciation | FAR-hat |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Farhat
Farhat is the Urdu and Persian version of the Arabic farḥa, a word for joy. Persian and Urdu often write the Arabic feminine ending as a full 't', which turns farḥa into farḥat. In Pakistan and India it is given to girls and boys alike, and it appears in names such as Farhat Abbas. It is rare in Arab countries and is unrelated to the Turkish and Kurdish Ferhat, a name derived from the Persian Farhad.
Is Farhat a Muslim name?
In Pakistan and India, Muslim parents give this Arabic-rooted name to daughters and sons alike.
How popular is Farhat?
Common in Pakistan and India for children of either sex.
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Spellings and variants of Farhat
Names similar to Farhat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Farhat mean?
Farhat means 'Joy, delight, happiness'. It is of Arabic, Urdu / Persian form origin.
Is Farhat a Muslim name?
In Pakistan and India, Muslim parents give this Arabic-rooted name to daughters and sons alike.
How do you pronounce Farhat?
Farhat is pronounced FAR-hat.
Is Farhat a boy or girl name?
Farhat is used for both boys and girls.