Fərəh means “happiness, gladness, mirth, joy, exultation”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Azerbaijani.
- Fərəh is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Fərəh mean?
Literally: فَرَح ‘happiness, gladness, mirth, joy, exultation’
Literal meaning
Fərəh is a girl's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Azerbaijani. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic فَرَح (‘happiness, gladness, mirth, joy, exultation’). That word means “happiness, gladness, mirth, joy, exultation”.[1]
Fərəh in Azerbaijani
What does Fərəh mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Fərəh. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “happiness, gladness, mirth, joy, exultation” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Fərəh come from?
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic فَرَح (‘happiness, gladness, mirth, joy, exultation’).[1]✓ Documented
How do you pronounce Fərəh?
In IPA: [fæˈɾæh], as given in the cited dictionary entry.
Is Fərəh a Azerbaijani name?
Yes. Fərəh is documented as a given name in Azerbaijani. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Fərəh across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijani | FərəhLatin | Girl | same as above: “happiness, gladness, mirth, joy, exultation” | Documented[1] |
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 Fərəh
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fərəh[1] | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Fərəh
Names recorded for the same language (Azerbaijani) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Fərəh rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AltayBoy“the Altai mountains”same language (azerbaijani)
- DurnaGirl“crane (bird)”same language (azerbaijani)
- JasurBoy“bold, courageous”same language (azerbaijani)
- RaufBoy“compassionate, merciful, gracious”same language (azerbaijani)
- İshakBoy“Isaac (name of the patriarch and prophet)”same language (azerbaijani)
- HüsniyyəGirl“beauty, goodness”same language (azerbaijani)
- ZekiBoy“intelligent, pure; beautiful”same language (azerbaijani)
- RamizBoy“one who signals”same language (azerbaijani)
Common questions about Fərəh
What does the name Fərəh mean?
Fərəh means “happiness, gladness, mirth, joy, exultation”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Azerbaijani.
Is Fərəh a girl's or a boy's name?
Fərəh is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Fərəh come from?
Fərəh is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Fərəh?
Fərəh is recorded for Azerbaijani. 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 Fərəh have?
Fərəh has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Fərəh”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93608909. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology states: From Arabic فَرَح (faraḥ); classified as a female given name in the Azerbaijani section; IPA [fæˈɾæh]; listed as a female given name in the Azerbaijani section (+1 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “فرح”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 91637197. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Arabic فَرَح ‘happiness, gladness, mirth, joy, exultation’
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