فرحان

Farhan

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Farhan 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 Farhan

Farhan (Farḥān) is an Arabic adjective meaning glad or joyful, formed on the same pattern as names like Rayyan and Sultan. It is used across the Arab world, and has become very popular in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Malaysia and Indonesia. Its feminine counterpart is Farhana, a much loved name in South Asia.

Is Farhan a Muslim name?

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

Where is the name Farhan used?

Widely used in South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Arab world; Ferhan in Turkey.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Farhan mean?

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

Is Farhan a Muslim name?

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

How do you write Farhan in Arabic?

Farhan is written فرحان in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Farhan?

Farhan is pronounced far-HAAN.

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