Farah

Farah Meaning & Origin

About Farah
The surname Farah is of Arabic origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Arabic word "farah" which means "joy" or "happiness." Farah can also mean "gladness" or "delight." As a surname, Farah is often associated with individuals who bring joy and happiness to others or are known for their cheerful and optimistic nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Farah is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Farah: 6,718
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,203
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.28

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Farah based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Farah is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 R AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɛrə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Farah in Braille

Here's how to represent Farah in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Farah in braille

How to sign the name Farah using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Farah using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Farah in sign language

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