فرخنده

Farkhunda

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Farkhunda is a Muslim girl name meaning “Auspicious, fortunate, blessed”.

MeaningAuspicious, fortunate, blessed
GenderGirl
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingفرخنده
Pronunciationfar-KHOON-dah
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Farkhunda

Farkhunda is the Persian farkhunda, meaning auspicious, fortunate or happy. It is a classic name in Afghanistan and Iran (as Farkhondeh) and also in Pakistan and India. It was a common epithet in Persian poetry for a blessed day or a fortunate face. The Arabic name Masuda carries a similar meaning.

Is Farkhunda a Muslim name?

Farkhunda is a Persian name rather than an Arabic one, but it is widely used by Muslim families in Afghanistan, Iran and South Asia.

Where is the name Farkhunda used?

Common in Afghanistan and Iran, and used in Pakistan.

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Spellings and variants of Farkhunda

FarkhondaFarkhondehFarkhanda

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Farkhunda mean?

Farkhunda means 'Auspicious, fortunate, blessed'. It comes from Persian.

Is Farkhunda a Muslim name?

Farkhunda is a Persian name rather than an Arabic one, but it is widely used by Muslim families in Afghanistan, Iran and South Asia.

How do you write Farkhunda in Arabic?

Farkhunda is written فرخنده in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Farkhunda?

Farkhunda is pronounced far-KHOON-dah.

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