Arabic · Girl name
Farah
“joy, happiness”
About the name Farah
Farah is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, meaning ‘joy’ or ‘happiness’. It is widely used in Arabic-speaking countries and among Muslim communities. The name conveys a sense of positivity and delight. A notable bearer is Farah Pahlavi, the last Empress of Iran, who played a significant role in the cultural and social development of Iran during her tenure. The variant spelling Farrah is also found, particularly in English-speaking contexts.
- Meaning
- joy, happiness
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- FAH-rah(2 syl.)
Middle names for Farah
- Farah Amin
- Farah Jamal
- Farah Saeed
- Farah Rami
- Farah Khalil
Questions about Farah
- What does Farah mean?
- Farah is an Arabic name meaning "joy, happiness".
- How do you pronounce Farah?
- Farah is pronounced FAH-rah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Farah?
- Variants of Farah include Farrah.
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