Faria
Faria is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, Bengali form of Fariha origin, meaning “Joyful, happy”.
| Meaning | Joyful, happy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Bengali form of Fariha |
| Written as | فريحة |
| Pronunciation | fah-REE-ah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Bangladesh, India |
Meaning and origin of Faria
Faria is generally seen as a Bengali form of Fariha, or Farīḥa, meaning joyful. In everyday Bengali speech the soft 'h' in the middle drops away, which leaves Faria. Its root means to rejoice. Bangladeshi and West Bengali families choose it very often for daughters. Parents may like to know that Faria also exists, quite separately, as a Portuguese and Italian surname.
Is Faria a Muslim name?
Bengali Muslim families use Faria as their own form of the Arabic Fariha.
How popular is Faria?
Very common in Bangladesh and among Bengali Muslims in India and the diaspora.
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Spellings and variants of Faria
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Faria mean?
Faria means 'Joyful, happy'. It is of Arabic, Bengali form of Fariha origin.
Is Faria a Muslim name?
Bengali Muslim families use Faria as their own form of the Arabic Fariha.
How do you pronounce Faria?
Faria is pronounced fah-REE-ah.
Is Faria a boy or girl name?
Faria is usually a girl name.