Girl name
Fariha name meaning
“joyful; feeling happiness”
Fariha means “joyful” or “feeling happiness” and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. It derives from the Arabic feminine adjective fariḥa. Ferah and Feriha share its root, while the happiness of a celebration offers a concrete image of the joy expressed by the name.
What does Fariha mean?
Joyful; feeling happiness
In Turkish: sevinçli; neşe duyan
Fariha expresses joy as an emotional state. It is closely related to the Turkish form Feriha, with the initial vowel difference reflecting differing ways of rendering the source name. Its shared root with Ferah connects it with a wider vocabulary of gladness, relief, and emotional openness.
Origin of the name Fariha
From Arabic fariḥa, the feminine adjective meaning 'joyful'. It is connected with the same root of joy found in Ferah and Feriha.
How to pronounce Fariha
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /faɾiha/ |
| Arabic | فرحة |
Is Fariha a girl’s name?
Yes, Fariha is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Fariha does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Fariha
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
FAQ about the name Fariha
What is the meaning of Fariha?
Fariha means “joyful; feeling happiness”. From Arabic fariḥa, the feminine adjective meaning 'joyful'. It is connected with the same root of joy found in Ferah and Feriha.
Is Fariha a girl’s name?
Yes, Fariha is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Fariha in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Fariha nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Fariha?
Fariha is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Fariha have?
Fariha has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Fariha?
Fariha does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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