Falah
Falah is a Muslim boy name meaning “Success, prosperity, salvation”.
| Meaning | Success, prosperity, salvation |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | فلاح |
| Pronunciation | fah-LAAH |
| Arabic root | ف ل ح (f-l-ḥ) — to succeed, to prosper |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Falah
Falah (Falāḥ) means success and prosperity, especially lasting success in this life and the next. Muslims hear it five times a day in the call to prayer: ḥayya ʿalā al-falāḥ, 'come to success'. Note the spelling difference from fallāḥ, which means farmer. As a name it is used for boys in the Gulf, Iraq and South Asia.
Is Falah a Muslim name?
Yes. Falah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning success and salvation, familiar from the call to prayer.
Is Falah in the Quran?
Its root opens Surah al-Muʾminun: 'Successful indeed are the believers' (Quran 23:1).
Where is the name Falah used?
Used in Iraq, the Gulf, Pakistan and India.
Gifts with the name Falah
- Falah name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Falah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Falah mean?
Falah means 'Success, prosperity, salvation'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Falah a Muslim name?
Yes. Falah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning success and salvation, familiar from the call to prayer.
How do you write Falah in Arabic?
Falah is written فلاح in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Falah?
Falah is pronounced fah-LAAH.
Is Falah mentioned in the Quran?
Its root opens Surah al-Muʾminun: 'Successful indeed are the believers' (Quran 23:1).