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Farah

Gender: Girl
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Happiness
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names

Farah Meaning and Origin

Farah is a name meaning “happiness”, from Arabic origin.

It is a popular name among Muslim families and is used in many countries with significant Muslim populations, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, and the Middle East. The name Farah can also be spelled as Farrah, which is a common variant in English-speaking countries. In recent years, the name has gained popularity in the United States and the United Kingdom, and it has been used for various celebrities, including Farrah Fawcett, an American actress, and Farah Khan, an Indian film director.

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