Farhat
Farhat is a Muslim unisex name meaning “Joy, delight, happiness”.
| Meaning | Joy, delight, happiness |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Arabic, Urdu / Persian form |
| Arabic spelling | فرحت |
| Pronunciation | FAR-hat |
| Arabic root | ف ر ح (f-r-ḥ) — to rejoice |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Farhat
Farhat is the Urdu and Persian form of the Arabic farḥa, joy. Persian and Urdu often keep the Arabic feminine ending as a written t, so farḥa becomes farḥat. In Pakistan and India the name is given to both girls and boys, and it appears in compounds such as Farhat Abbas. It is rarely used as a name in Arab countries, and should not be confused with the Turkish and Kurdish Ferhat, which comes from the Persian Farhad.
Is Farhat a Muslim name?
Yes. Farhat is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning joy, used for both girls and boys in Pakistan and India.
Where is the name Farhat used?
Common in Pakistan and India for both girls and boys.
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Spellings and variants of Farhat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Farhat mean?
Farhat means 'Joy, delight, happiness'. It comes from Arabic, Urdu / Persian form.
Is Farhat a Muslim name?
Yes. Farhat is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning joy, used for both girls and boys in Pakistan and India.
How do you write Farhat in Arabic?
Farhat is written فرحت in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Farhat?
Farhat is pronounced FAR-hat.