Recent in Baby
When Baby Resists SolidsWhen Baby Resists SolidsBaby Biting TipsBaby Biting Tips5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair Injuries5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair InjuriesWhen Baby and Pet MeetWhen Baby and Pet MeetTreatments for ColicTreatments for ColicBaby Milestones – The First YearBaby Milestones – The First YearTips for Relieving Teething PainTips for Relieving Teething PainBenefits of Making Your Own Baby FoodBenefits of Making Your Own Baby Food

Home › Baby Names Directory › Farhad

Farhad

♂ Boy

Pronounced far-HAHD /fɑɹˈhɑːd/Medium

Meaning: Farhad is a Persian name linked to 'happiness; joy,' famous as the devoted lover-hero of the Persian romance Khosrow and Shirin. A classic, romantic name in Iran and the wider region.Medium

In 30 seconds: A romantic Persian name: Farhad means 'happiness; joy' and names a legendary hero (said 'far-HAHD'). Classic and warm.
💕 Browse more names
Origin MediumPersian
MeaningFarhad is a Persian name linked to 'happiness; joy,' famous as the devoted lover-hero of the Persian romance Khosrow and Shirin. A classic, romantic name in Iran and the wider region.
U.S. rank (2025)#12626 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 273

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419722025

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

Farhad is a Persian name linked to 'happiness; joy,' best known as the loyal hero of the romance Khosrow and Shirin. Long beloved across Iran and Central Asia, it reads as a classic, romantic name (said 'far-HAHD').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, mostly in Iranian and Central Asian families. Rare, romantic, and classic.

Did you know? Farhad is a Persian name tied to 'happiness; joy' — famous as the devoted stonecutter-hero of the epic romance Khosrow and Shirin — a classic, romantic pick in Iran (said 'far-HAHD').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Farhad — Persian, 'happiness; joy'; hero of Khosrow and Shirin

Variations

FarhaadFerhatFarhod

Nicknames

FariHad

Famous Bearers

  • Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Farhad…

Farhan— a like joyful Persian/Arabic name
Darius— a like classic Persian pick
Farzad— a similarly popular pick
Fawad— echoes that soft -ad sound
Ahad— echoes that soft -ad sound

Explore names like Farhad

By themeheritageclassicpersianlegendary

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Farhad mean?

Farhad is a Persian name linked to 'happiness; joy,' famous as a legendary romance hero.

How do you pronounce Farhad?

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

Is Farhad a boy or girl name?

Farhad is a boy's name in Persian and here.

How popular is Farhad?

Farhad is rare in the U.S. and classic across Iran and Central Asia.

💬 Ask Nia