Indian name meaning
Farah
♀ GirlFa·rah · 2 syllables
Joy; happiness
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| F | a | r | a | h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
8 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 5 = 17, then 1 + 7 = 8. So Farah carries the name number 8.
About the name Farah
Farah is a girl's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “Joy; happiness.”
Spoken aloud it is Fa·rah — 2 syllables. Farah turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Farah mean?
Farah means “Joy; happiness.” It is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Is Farah a boy or a girl name?
Farah is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Farah?
Farah is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Farah?
Farah has 2 syllables and is said as Fa·rah.
What is the numerology number of the name Farah?
In the Chaldean system, Farah has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Farah a common name in India?
Farah appears 4 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Farah?
For a brother to Farah, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Fahad, Faisal, Farhan or Sami all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Farah?
Sarah, Noah, Hannah or Abdullah share Farah's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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