فريحة

Fariha

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Fariha is a Muslim girl name meaning “Happy, joyful, cheerful”.

MeaningHappy, joyful, cheerful
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingفريحة
Pronunciationfa-REE-hah
Arabic rootف ر ح (f-r-ḥ) — joy, gladness
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Fariha

Fariha is a spelling of Farīḥa, from the root f-r-ḥ, joy. It describes a girl who is glad and cheerful. In Pakistan and Bangladesh the name is often written Fareeha. It is also sometimes read as Fāriḥa, the active participle, with the same meaning of being joyful.

Is Fariha a Muslim name?

Yes. Fariha is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning joyful.

Where is the name Fariha used?

Popular in Pakistan, Bangladesh and India.

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Spellings and variants of Fariha

FareehaFarehaFarihah

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Fariha mean?

Fariha means 'Happy, joyful, cheerful'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Fariha a Muslim name?

Yes. Fariha is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning joyful.

How do you write Fariha in Arabic?

Fariha is written فريحة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Fariha?

Fariha is pronounced fa-REE-hah.

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