Girl name
Ferihe name meaning
“joyful; cheerful”
Ferihe means “joyful” or “cheerful” and is used for girls in Türkiye. It is a vowel variant of Feriha, from Arabic fariḥa, meaning glad or rejoicing. Its connection with Feriha and Ferih places it within a shared name family, while the joy of a celebration illustrates its meaning.
What does Ferihe mean?
Joyful; cheerful
In Turkish: sevinçli; neşeli
Through its likely connection with Feriha, Ferihe belongs to the semantic field of joy and gladness. Ferah and Farhan share the same Arabic root. The final e may reflect adaptation into Turkish or a family pronunciation, so older records would help confirm the proposed source form.
Origin of the name Ferihe
Ferihe is probably a vowel variant of Feriha. Feriha derives from Arabic fariḥa, meaning joyful or glad.
How to pronounce Ferihe
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /feɾihe/ |
| Arabic | فرحة |
Is Ferihe a girl’s name?
Yes, Ferihe is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Ferihe 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
Names that sound like Ferihe
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 Ferihe
- Ferihe Atalan Ozan
FAQ about the name Ferihe
What is the meaning of Ferihe?
Ferihe means “joyful; cheerful”. Ferihe is probably a vowel variant of Feriha. Feriha derives from Arabic fariḥa, meaning joyful or glad.
Is Ferihe a girl’s name?
Yes, Ferihe is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Ferihe in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ferihe nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ferihe?
Ferihe is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Ferihe have?
Ferihe has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Ferihe?
Ferihe 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 Ferihe?
Notable people named Ferihe include Ferihe Atalan Ozan.
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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