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Farah
joy, happiness
Origin
Arabic
Used in
ar
Origin and meaning of Farah
Farah (فرح) comes directly from the Arabic verb 'fariha', to feel joy, making it one of the clearest and most positive abstract names in the Arabic language: it simply means happiness, joy, gladness. It is used as a unisex name across the Arab world, though its feminine use is now the more common internationally, borne by public figures such as Princess Farah Pahlavi, the last Empress of Iran. Parents love its transparency — the auspicious meaning needs no translation — and its short, musical sound adapts easily to any language.
Famous people
- Farah Pahlavi— empress
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