Feriha means “joyful, cheerful”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Feriha is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Feriha mean?
Literal meaning
Feriha is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “joyful, cheerful”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Meaning themes: Joy and happiness
Feriha in Turkish
What does Feriha mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Feriha. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “joyful, cheerful” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Feriha come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Feriha a Turkish name?
Yes. Feriha is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Feriha across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | FerihaLatin | Girl | same as above: “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 Feriha
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feriha | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Feriha
Sibling names for Feriha
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 Feriha rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SadiyeGirl“happy, fortunate”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- KıvançUnisex“pride, joy”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- MecdutBoy“fortunate, lucky person”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- BahtiBoy“of good fortune”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- SadettinBoy“good fortune of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- NeşatUnisex“joy, cheer”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- ŞadanBoy“happy, cheerful”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- SadiBoy“happy, fortunate”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
Common questions about Feriha
What does the name Feriha mean?
Feriha means “joyful, cheerful”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Feriha a girl's or a boy's name?
Feriha is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Feriha come from?
Feriha is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Feriha?
Feriha 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 Feriha have?
Feriha 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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