Farax
Farax is a Muslim boy name meaning “Joy, happiness”.
| Meaning | Joy, happiness |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Somali form of Arabic Farah |
| 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 Farax
Farax is the Somali spelling of the Arabic Faraḥ, 'joy'. In the Somali alphabet the letter x stands for the Arabic ḥ, so Farax is pronounced Farah. Unlike in most other countries, in Somalia Farah is a very common man's name, and it often appears as a family name in the diaspora, as with the athlete Mo Farah.
Is Farax a Muslim name?
Yes. Farax is the Somali form of the Arabic name Farah, meaning joy, and is a common Muslim man's name in Somalia.
Is Farax 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 Farax used?
Very common among Somali men in Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya and the diaspora.
Gifts with the name Farax
- Farax name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Farax mean?
Farax means 'Joy, happiness'. It comes from Somali form of Arabic Farah.
Is Farax a Muslim name?
Yes. Farax is the Somali form of the Arabic name Farah, meaning joy, and is a common Muslim man's name in Somalia.
How do you write Farax in Arabic?
Farax is written فرح in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Farax?
Farax is pronounced FAH-rah.
Is Farax mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'In the bounty of Allah and His mercy, in that let them rejoice' (Quran 10:58).