Fariha means “variant of Feriha: joyful, cheerful”. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Fariha mean?
Literal meaning
Fariha is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “variant of Feriha: joyful, cheerful”.
variant spelling of Feriha
Meaning themes: Joy and happiness
Fariha in Turkish
What does Fariha mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Fariha. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “variant of Feriha: joyful, cheerful” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Is Fariha a Turkish name?
Yes. Fariha is used as a given name in Turkish.
Fariha across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | FarihaLatin | Unisex | same as above: “variant of Feriha: joyful, cheerful” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Fariha
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fariha | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Fariha
Names with a similar meaning
- Abdune'imBoy“contented, happy person”
- AbduraziBoy“contented, joyful one”
- Abduse'idBoy“happy, fortunate person”
- Abinchu“joy, consolation; one who comforts”
- Abiniq“fortunate, peaceful”
- AbsayitBoy“happy, fortunate person”
- AğnakUnisex“exuberant, joyful”
- AkçitBoy“auspicious, blessed; a white-ground printed cloth”
Sibling names for Fariha
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Fariha rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- KutsanGirl“fortunate, lucky name”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- ŞevkinazGirl“coy and cheerful”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- SerkutBoy“fortunate, happy person”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- MutlugünBoy“happy day”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- OrkutayBoy“army blessing moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- GülruGirl“flower of joy, of life; giver of spirit and life”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- MutluayUnisex“happy moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- MeserretGirl“joy, delight”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
Common questions about Fariha
What does the name Fariha mean?
Fariha means “variant of Feriha: joyful, cheerful”. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Fariha a girl's or a boy's name?
Fariha is recorded for both girls and boys.
Which languages use Fariha?
Fariha is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Fariha have?
Fariha has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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