Faria
Faria is a Muslim girl name meaning “Joyful, happy”.
| Meaning | Joyful, happy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Bengali form of Fariha |
| Arabic spelling | فريحة |
| Pronunciation | fah-REE-ah |
| Arabic root | ف ر ح (f-r-ḥ) — to rejoice |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Faria
Faria is generally regarded as a Bengali form of Fariha (Farīḥa), 'joyful', in which the soft h in the middle is dropped in everyday pronunciation. It is a very popular girl's name in Bangladesh and West Bengal. Parents should be aware that Faria also exists in Portuguese and Italian as an unrelated surname.
Is Faria a Muslim name?
Yes. Faria is used by Muslim families, mainly in Bangladesh, as a form of the Arabic name Fariha, meaning joyful.
Where is the name Faria used?
Very common in Bangladesh and among Bengali Muslims in India and the diaspora.
Gifts with the name Faria
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Spellings and variants of Faria
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Faria mean?
Faria means 'Joyful, happy'. It comes from Arabic, Bengali form of Fariha.
Is Faria a Muslim name?
Yes. Faria is used by Muslim families, mainly in Bangladesh, as a form of the Arabic name Fariha, meaning joyful.
How do you write Faria in Arabic?
Faria is written فريحة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Faria?
Faria is pronounced fah-REE-ah.