Indian name meaning
Fariha
♀ GirlFa·ri·ha · 3 syllables
Happy; joyful
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| F | a | r | i | h | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
8 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 5 + 1 = 18, then 1 + 8 = 9. So Fariha carries the name number 9.
About the name Fariha
Fariha 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 “Happy; joyful.”
Spoken aloud it is Fa·ri·ha — 3 syllables. Fariha is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fariha mean?
Fariha means “Happy; joyful.” It is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Is Fariha a boy or a girl name?
Fariha is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Fariha?
Fariha is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Fariha?
Fariha has 3 syllables and is said as Fa·ri·ha.
What is the numerology number of the name Fariha?
In the Chaldean system, Fariha has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Fariha a common name in India?
Fariha does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Fariha?
For a brother to Fariha, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Fahad, Faisal, Farhan or Ikram all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Fariha?
Prisha, Nisha, Trisha or Ayesha share Fariha's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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