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Farhat
Pronounced FAR-hat /ˈfɑːr.hæt/Medium
Meaning: From the Arabic Farhat (Farha), 'joy; happiness; delight; gladness.' Used across Arabic and Urdu-speaking cultures as a warm virtue name.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Farhat comes from the Arabic for 'joy; happiness; gladness,' a virtue name carried across the Arab world and South Asia. It reads warm and celebratory — rare in the U.S. (said 'FAR-hat').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, joyful, and warm.
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What does the name Farhat mean?
Farhat is Arabic for 'joy; happiness; delight; gladness.'
How do you pronounce Farhat?
It's said FAR-hat /ˈfɑːr.hæt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Farhat a boy or girl name?
Farhat is used mainly as a girl's name; it can appear for boys in some cultures.
How popular is Farhat?
Farhat is a rare name in the U.S.