فرهاد

Ferhat

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Ferhat is a Muslim boy name of Persian, Turkish form of Farhad origin, meaning “Turkish form of Farhad”.

MeaningTurkish form of Farhad
GenderBoy
OriginPersian, Turkish form of Farhad
Written asفرهاد
Pronunciationfer-HAHT
TraditionMuslim
Used inTurkey, Kurdistan, Balkans

Meaning and origin of Ferhat

Ferhat is the Turkish and Kurdish version of the Persian name Farhad, with the final d hardened into a t as Turkish tends to do. In Persian poetry Farhad is the sculptor who loves Shirin and meets a tragic end. Turkish folk tradition retells the same romance as the story of Ferhat and Sirin, which is still well known. Kurdish families in Turkey are especially fond of it.

Is Ferhat a Muslim name?

Ferhat is used by Muslims as the Turkish form of the Persian Farhad, and it is common among Turkish and Kurdish Muslims, though its roots are literary rather than religious.

How popular is Ferhat?

Ferhat is common in Turkey, especially among Kurds, and among Berber families in Algeria.

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Spellings and variants of Ferhat

FarhadFerhadFarhod

Names similar to Ferhat

FarhadFerhanFeritSerhatFirat

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ferhat mean?

Ferhat means 'Turkish form of Farhad'. It is of Persian, Turkish form of Farhad origin.

Is Ferhat a Muslim name?

Ferhat is used by Muslims as the Turkish form of the Persian Farhad, and it is common among Turkish and Kurdish Muslims, though its roots are literary rather than religious.

How do you pronounce Ferhat?

Ferhat is pronounced fer-HAHT.

Is Ferhat a boy or girl name?

Ferhat is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.