Farah
Farah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Joy, happiness, delight”.
| Meaning | Joy, happiness, delight |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | فرح |
| Pronunciation | FAH-rah |
| Arabic root | ف ر ح (f-r-ḥ) — to rejoice |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Farah
Farah (Faraḥ) is the Arabic word for joy and gladness. It is one of the most widely used girl's names in the Arab world and South Asia. In Somalia, however, Farah (written Farax) is a common boy's name, so the gender depends on the region. Farah Pahlavi, the last empress of Iran, made the name well known internationally.
Is Farah a Muslim name?
Yes. Farah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning joy, used for girls across most of the Muslim world and for boys in Somalia.
Is Farah in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'In the bounty of Allah and His mercy, in that let them rejoice' (Quran 10:58).
Where is the name Farah used?
Used throughout the Muslim world; a girl's name in most countries but a boy's name in Somalia.
Gifts with the name Farah
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Spellings and variants of Farah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Farah mean?
Farah means 'Joy, happiness, delight'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Farah a Muslim name?
Yes. Farah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning joy, used for girls across most of the Muslim world and for boys in Somalia.
How do you write Farah in Arabic?
Farah is written فرح in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Farah?
Farah is pronounced FAH-rah.
Is Farah mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'In the bounty of Allah and His mercy, in that let them rejoice' (Quran 10:58).