Fariha comes from Arabic fariha, 'happy; joyful; glad; cheerful'. A lyrical, joyful name beloved across the Arab and South Asian Muslim worlds (said 'fah-REE-hah'; nickname Fari).

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, happy-and-joyful at the root, and joyful.

Did you know? Fariha means 'happy; joyful; glad; cheerful' in Arabic — a lyrical, joyful name beloved across the Muslim world (said 'fah-REE-hah').

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Arabic references — Fariha — Arabic etymology

Variations

FarihahFareeha

Nicknames

Fari

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fariha mean?

Fariha is Arabic for 'happy; joyful; glad; cheerful'.

How do you pronounce Fariha?

It's said fah-REE-hah /fɑˈri.hɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Fariha a boy or girl name?

Fariha is a girl's name.

How popular is Fariha?

Fariha is a rare name in the U.S.