Girl name
Farah name meaning
“joy, gladness”
Farah means joy or gladness. It comes from the Arabic noun faraḥ and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. The Turkish word ferah is connected with the same Arabic root. Laughter at a celebration or the arrival of welcome news gives a concrete image of its meaning.
What does Farah mean?
Joy, gladness
In Turkish: sevinç, neşe
Farah expresses joy and gladness as a personal name. Its relationship with Turkish ferah can also suggest ease or spaciousness to Turkish speakers, although joy is the central Arabic meaning. The spelling Farah reflects the source language more directly than the established Turkish form Ferah.
Origin of the name Farah
Farah derives from Arabic faraḥ, meaning 'joy' or 'gladness'. Turkish ferah is related to the same Arabic root.
How to pronounce Farah
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /faɾah/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | فرح |
Is Farah a girl’s name?
Yes, Farah is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Farah does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Farah
Names with related meanings
- Aden♀Delight
- Büşra♀Glad tidings
- Tuğba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Serra♀Prosperity and well-being
- Hüma♀Mythical bird bringing fortune and happiness
- Cennet♀Paradise
- Hümanur♀Name evoking the huma bird and light
- Tuba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Neşe♀Joy, cheerfulness, heartfelt happiness
- Hande♀Laughter, a smile and cheerful expression
- Ruken♀Smiling-faced
- Mizgin♀Glad tidings
Famous people named Farah
- Farah Zeynep Abdullah · b. 1989
- Farah Hasan
FAQ about the name Farah
What is the meaning of Farah?
Farah means “joy, gladness”. Farah derives from Arabic faraḥ, meaning 'joy' or 'gladness'. Turkish ferah is related to the same Arabic root.
Is Farah a girl’s name?
Yes, Farah is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Farah in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Farah nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Farah?
Farah is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Farah have?
Farah has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Farah?
Farah does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Farah?
Other spellings: Farrah.
Famous people named Farah?
Notable people named Farah include Farah Zeynep Abdullah, Farah Hasan.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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