Farhad
Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Farhad
The name Farhad means "worthy" or "excellence" in Middle Persian, derived from the Old Iranian root *fra- (forward) + *hād- (to lead).
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Etymology
The name Farhad means "worthy" or "excellence" in Middle Persian, derived from the Old Iranian root *fra- (forward) + *hād- (to lead). It is primarily used in Persian, Kurdish, and other Iranian cultures, often associated with the legendary figure Farhad from the Persian romance *Khosrow and Shirin*, who was a sculptor known for his tragic love.
Farhad currently ranks #12,626 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1990.
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