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Farah

Though it's more commonly considered a classic name for baby girls, Farah enjoys gender-neutral status and is fitting as a unisex title. This Arabic name points to "joy and happiness," which is all any parent could want for their special bundle. Farah is also thought to mean "good looking," possibly derived from "fair one," meaning someone who is pleasing to the eye. As any parent knows, it's what's inside that counts, and baby Farah is bound to be the fairest of them all thanks to their joyous nature and infectious happiness!
Arabic Unisex
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Meaning

Good looking

Popularity

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Pronunciation

fah-RAH

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Traits

  • Elegant
  • Charming
  • Graceful
  • Sophisticated

Compatibility

Farah pairs well with classic and timeless names for siblings, adding a touch of elegance to the group. As a middle name, Farah complements both traditional and modern first names, providing a sense of refinement. Culturally, Farah fits seamlessly in multicultural families, embracing diversity and inclusivity in its sound and meaning.

Elegant Charming Graceful Sophisticated

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Farah Pahlavi

Farah Pahlavi

Leader

Born: October 14, 1938 · Tehran, Iran

Portrait of Farah Zeynep Abdullah

Farah Zeynep Abdullah

Actress

Born: August 17, 1989 · Istanbul, Turkey

Portrait of Farah Khan

Farah Khan

Director

Born: January 9, 1965 · Mumbai, India

Portrait of Farah Zulaikha

Farah Zulaikha

Writer

Born: March 22, 1975 · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Portrait of Farah Ann Abdul Hadi

Farah Ann Abdul Hadi

Athlete

Born: October 3, 1994 · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Portrait of Farah Karimi

Farah Karimi

Politician

Born: June 4, 1960 · Shiraz, Iran

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Farah Original form
  • فرح Arabic
  • פָרָה Hebrew
  • फरह Devanagari
  • Фарах Cyrillic
  • 파라 Korean
  • ファラ Japanese
  • ฟารา Thai
  • فرح Urdu

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Frequently Asked Questions about Farah

What does Farah mean?
Good looking
What is the origin of Farah?
Farah has Arabic origins.
Is Farah popular?
Farah has been viewed 133 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Farah?
Similar names include Nana, Zuberi, Djuma, Xavi, Kwame.
How do you pronounce Farah?
Farah is pronounced fah-RAH.

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