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Farihah

Quick answerThe name 'Farihah' means "joyful" or "happy" in Arabic, derived from the triliteral root *f-r-ḥ* (فرح) denoting happiness and delight.

Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#12,610
TrendVintage
Peak year1997
Syllables3
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters7
Numerology6 Chaldean 5
Global rank#2,326

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Farihah

The name 'Farihah' means "joyful" or "happy" in Arabic, derived from the triliteral root *f-r-ḥ* (فرح) denoting happiness and delight.

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Etymology

The name 'Farihah' means "joyful" or "happy" in Arabic, derived from the triliteral root *f-r-ḥ* (فرح) denoting happiness and delight. It is primarily used in Arabic-speaking and Muslim cultures, with historical usage among Islamic communities, though no specific notable historical figure is widely associated with the name.

Farihah currently ranks #12,610 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1997.

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