Farha
Farha is a Muslim girl name meaning “Joy, happiness”.
| Meaning | Joy, happiness |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | فرحة |
| Pronunciation | FAR-hah |
| Arabic root | ف ر ح (f-r-ḥ) — joy, gladness |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Farha
Farha is the Arabic farḥa, meaning joy, delight or a happy occasion. In Arabic speech farḥa is also used for a wedding celebration. It is a simple, cheerful name used from the Arab world to South Asia; the Indian actress Farha Naaz and the Bollywood choreographer-director Farah Khan (a close spelling) are well-known bearers.
Is Farha a Muslim name?
Yes. Farha is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning joy. It is common across the Arab world and South Asia.
Is Farha in the Quran?
The root appears in 'In the bounty of Allah and His mercy, in that let them rejoice (falyafraḥū)' (Quran 10:58).
Where is the name Farha used?
Used throughout the Arab world and among Muslims in India and Pakistan.
Gifts with the name Farha
- Farha name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Farha baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Farha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Farha mean?
Farha means 'Joy, happiness'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Farha a Muslim name?
Yes. Farha is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning joy. It is common across the Arab world and South Asia.
How do you write Farha in Arabic?
Farha is written فرحة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Farha?
Farha is pronounced FAR-hah.
Is Farha mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in 'In the bounty of Allah and His mercy, in that let them rejoice (falyafraḥū)' (Quran 10:58).