Ferah means “spacious; cheerful”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Ferah is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Ferah mean?
Literal meaning
Ferah is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “spacious; cheerful”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
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Ferah in Turkish
What does Ferah mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Ferah. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “spacious; cheerful” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Ferah come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Ferah a Turkish name?
Yes. Ferah is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Ferah across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | FerahLatin | Girl | same as above: “spacious; 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 Ferah
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferah | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Ferah
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 Ferah rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BehnanBoy“cheerful, smiling”same language (turkish)
- NisaGirl“women”same language (turkish)
- TünUnisex“night”same language (turkish)
- İncilaGirl“shining, polishing; to appear, to be evident”same language (turkish)
- KâşifeGirl“discoverer”same language (turkish)
- BingünGirl“thousand days”same language (turkish)
- GizBoy“secret”same language (turkish)
- KılıçalpBoy“hero sharp as a sword”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Ferah
What does the name Ferah mean?
Ferah means “spacious; cheerful”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Ferah a girl's or a boy's name?
Ferah is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Ferah come from?
Ferah is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Ferah?
Ferah 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 Ferah have?
Ferah has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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