Afrah
Afrah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Joys, celebrations, happiness”.
| Meaning | Joys, celebrations, happiness |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | أفراح |
| Pronunciation | af-RAAH |
| Arabic root | ف ر ح (f-r-ḥ) — joy, gladness |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Afrah
Afrah (Afrāḥ) is the plural of faraḥ, joy, and in everyday Arabic it also means festivities such as weddings. As a girl's name it expresses hope for a life full of happy occasions. It is common in Yemen, the Gulf, Sudan and among South Asian families.
Is Afrah a Muslim name?
Yes. Afrah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning joys and celebrations.
Is Afrah in the Quran?
The root appears in the Quran: 'In the bounty of Allah and in His mercy, in that let them rejoice' (fal-yafraḥū) (Quran 10:58).
Where is the name Afrah used?
Common in Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Sudan and Pakistan.
Gifts with the name Afrah
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Spellings and variants of Afrah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Afrah mean?
Afrah means 'Joys, celebrations, happiness'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Afrah a Muslim name?
Yes. Afrah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning joys and celebrations.
How do you write Afrah in Arabic?
Afrah is written أفراح in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Afrah?
Afrah is pronounced af-RAAH.
Is Afrah mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in the Quran: 'In the bounty of Allah and in His mercy, in that let them rejoice' (fal-yafraḥū) (Quran 10:58).