A little guidance. A lot of heart.
Arabic

Farah

فرح

Joy

Girl names

Meaning of Farah

Joy

Farah is the ordinary Arabic word for joy. The final h represents an Arabic consonant rather than a silent ending.

At a glance

Usage
Girl names
Origin
Arabic
First Arabic letter
ف
Arabic letters
3
Pronunciation guide
FA-rah
Other spellings
Farrah

How to write and say Farah

In Arabic
فرح
In Latin letters
Farah

This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.

Why consider the name Farah?

  • The recorded meaning is “Joy.” Check the cited source and intended origin before relying on that interpretation.
  • Compare فرح in Arabic with Farah in Latin letters across your family’s languages.
  • Other recorded spellings include Farrah. Choose a consistent form for official documents.
  • Try saying the name with your family name, and ask relatives how they would write and pronounce it.

Questions about Farah

What does Farah mean?

Joy

How do you write Farah in Arabic and Latin letters?

The forms shown here are فرح in Arabic and Farah in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.

Are there other spellings of Farah?

Our recorded alternatives are Farrah. Similar spellings do not always share an origin, so check the form you intend to use.

How is Farah pronounced?

Our approximate guide is FA-rah. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.