فرحان

Farhaan

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Farhaan is a Muslim boy name meaning “Happy, glad, joyful”.

MeaningHappy, glad, joyful
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingفرحان
Pronunciationfar-HAAN
Arabic rootف ر ح (f-r-ḥ) — to rejoice
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Farhaan

Farhaan is a spelling of Farḥān, an Arabic adjective for someone who is glad and full of joy. The doubled a marks the long vowel of the final syllable, a convention common in Pakistan, India and the West. The name means the same as Farhan, which is the more widespread spelling in both the Arab world and Southeast Asia.

Is Farhaan a Muslim name?

Yes. Farhaan is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning happy or joyful, a spelling of Farhan.

Where is the name Farhaan used?

Mostly used in Pakistan, India and the diaspora.

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Spellings and variants of Farhaan

FarhanFarhane

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Farhaan mean?

Farhaan means 'Happy, glad, joyful'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Farhaan a Muslim name?

Yes. Farhaan is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning happy or joyful, a spelling of Farhan.

How do you write Farhaan in Arabic?

Farhaan is written فرحان in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Farhaan?

Farhaan is pronounced far-HAAN.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.