Curated name meaning and origin

Farah

فرح

Curated linguistic recordgirlunisex

Joy or happiness

At a glance

Research status
Curated linguistic record
Canonical spelling
Farah
Script
Latin
Pronunciation
FAH-rah
Origin
Arabic
Languages
Arabic, Persian, Urdu
Regions
Middle East, South Asia
Cultural / locale context
Muslim, International
Gender usage
girl, unisex
Starting character
F
Letters / characters
5
Syllables
2
Style tags
international, traditional

Meaning and etymology

Meaning: Joy or happiness

Directly from Arabic faraḥ meaning joy

Spellings and related forms

Recorded spelling variants

Fara

Explicitly related names

Source and canonical record

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Data tier
Curated linguistic record
Canonical URL slug
farah
Indexing
Canonical, indexable name page
Alias behavior
Unique known variants or transliterations resolve to this page; ambiguous aliases remain separate search results.
Transparent calculations

Numerology for Farah

These are letter-value calculations, not scientific measurements. The model and exact spelling or transliteration used are shown so the result can be checked.

Pythagorean

Expression 7

Compound value: 25

Soul Urge: 2 · Personality: 5

Chaldean

Name number 8

Compound value: 17

Arabic Abjad

Name number 9

Compound value: 288

Calculated from فرح, not from a Latin spelling.

Primary interpretation

This pattern emphasizes organization, ambition, and learning to handle authority and resources responsibly.

Compound 17: Hope, reputation, and lasting results built through integrity.

Compatible numbers in this interpretive model: 2, 4, 6, 8

Common questions about Farah

What does the name Farah mean?

Joy or happiness. Directly from Arabic faraḥ meaning joy

How is Farah pronounced?

The pronunciation guide in this curated record is FAH-rah. Regional accents may vary.

What is the origin of Farah?

The record classifies the origin as Arabic, with usage in Arabic, Persian, Urdu.

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