Girl name
Farrah name meaning
“joy, gladness”
Farrah means “joy” or “gladness.” Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it comes from Arabic faraḥ and is related to the spelling Farah. The Turkish word ferah shares the Arabic root, giving the name a concrete connection with familiar vocabulary for ease and relief.
What does Farrah 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 Farrah
Farah derives from Arabic faraḥ, meaning 'joy' or 'gladness'. Turkish ferah is related to the same Arabic root.
How to pronounce Farrah
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /faɾɾah/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | فرح |
Is Farrah a girl’s name?
Yes, Farrah is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Farrah does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 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 Farrah
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 Farrah
- Farrah A. Fatih
FAQ about the name Farrah
What is the meaning of Farrah?
Farrah means “joy, gladness”. Farah derives from Arabic faraḥ, meaning 'joy' or 'gladness'. Turkish ferah is related to the same Arabic root.
Is Farrah a girl’s name?
Yes, Farrah is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Farrah in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Farrah nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Farrah?
Farrah is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Farrah have?
Farrah has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Farrah?
Farrah does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Farrah?
Other spellings: Farah.
Famous people named Farrah?
Notable people named Farrah include Farrah A. Fatih.
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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