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Farhaan

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Farhaan

Pronounced far-HAHN /fɑrˈhɑːn/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of the Arabic Farhan, from farah, 'joy; happiness' — 'happy; joyful; glad.' A bright, warm virtue name.Low

In 30 seconds: A bright virtue name: Farhaan means 'happy; joyful' (said 'far-HAHN'). Warm and rooted.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA spelling of the Arabic Farhan, from farah, 'joy; happiness' — 'happy; joyful; glad.' A bright, warm virtue name.
U.S. rank (2021)#12725 ↘ Falling
2021 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 94

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200420002021

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Farhaan is Arabic for 'happy; joyful,' from farah ('joy; happiness'). It reads bright and warm across Arabic-speaking and Muslim families — rare in the U.S. (said 'far-HAHN').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Muslim families. Rare, bright, and warm.

Did you know? Farhaan is a spelling of the Arabic Farhan, from farah ('joy') — 'happy; joyful; glad,' a warm, cheerful virtue name (said 'far-HAHN').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Farhaan — Arabic Farhan; 'happy; joyful'

Variations

FarhanFarhaanFerhan

Nicknames

FarahHan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Farhaan mean?

Farhaan is a spelling of the Arabic Farhan, from farah ('joy'), meaning 'happy; joyful; glad.'

How do you pronounce Farhaan?

It's said far-HAHN /fɑrˈhɑːn/ — two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Farhaan a boy or girl name?

Farhaan is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Farhaan?

Farhaan is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.

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