مرح

Marah

girlArabic

Marah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Joy, cheerfulness, liveliness”.

MeaningJoy, cheerfulness, liveliness
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingمرح
PronunciationMA-rah
Arabic rootم ر ح (m-r-ḥ) — to be cheerful
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Marah

Marah (Maraḥ) means 'joy', 'liveliness' or 'playful cheer', and is a popular girls' name in Jordan, Palestine, Syria and Saudi Arabia. In classical Arabic the word can also suggest exuberance tipping into arrogance, but as a modern name it is understood simply as cheerful happiness. It is unrelated to the Hebrew Marah, meaning 'bitter'.

Is Marah a Muslim name?

Yes. Marah is an Arabic name used by Muslim families, meaning 'joy' or 'cheerfulness'.

Where is the name Marah used?

Used in Jordan, Palestine, Syria and Saudi Arabia.

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Spellings and variants of Marah

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marah mean?

Marah means 'Joy, cheerfulness, liveliness'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Marah a Muslim name?

Yes. Marah is an Arabic name used by Muslim families, meaning 'joy' or 'cheerfulness'.

How do you write Marah in Arabic?

Marah is written مرح in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Marah?

Marah is pronounced MA-rah.

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