Boy name
Ferih name meaning
“joyful; full of gladness”
Ferih means “joyful” or “full of gladness” and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. Its source is Arabic fariḥ, connected with the verb meaning to rejoice. Feriha is its feminine counterpart, and the shared meaning evokes the visible joy of a celebration or a happy reunion.
What does Ferih mean?
Joyful; full of gladness
In Turkish: sevinçli, neşe içinde
Ferih presents joy as a state of being rather than as an event. In Turkish naming, it belongs with Feriha; despite the resemblance in sound, ferah has a different Arabic source. The name fits the older literary vocabulary of gladness, delight and an untroubled heart.
Origin of the name Ferih
Ferih derives from Arabic fariḥ, 'glad, joyful', from the root f-r-ḥ, associated with rejoicing. It is the masculine counterpart of Feriha.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Ferih in the Quran? | As a word · فرح · 11:10The Arabic source word فرح occurs in the Quran as an adjective expressing gladness, rather than a personal name. |
| Starts with | F · Fe |
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How to pronounce Ferih
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /feɾih/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | فرح |
Is Ferih a boy’s name?
Yes, Ferih is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Ferih 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.
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Famous people named Ferih
- Ferih Egemen · b. 1917
FAQ about the name Ferih
What is the meaning of Ferih?
Ferih means “joyful; full of gladness”. Ferih derives from Arabic fariḥ, 'glad, joyful', from the root f-r-ḥ, associated with rejoicing. It is the masculine counterpart of Feriha.
Is Ferih a boy’s name?
Yes, Ferih is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Ferih in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source word فرح occurs in the Quran as an adjective expressing gladness, rather than a personal name. (e.g.: 11:10)
What is the origin of the name Ferih?
Ferih is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Ferih have?
Ferih has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Ferih?
Ferih 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.
Famous people named Ferih?
Notable people named Ferih include Ferih Egemen.
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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