Farishta

Farishta Meaning & Origin

About Farishta
The surname Farishta is of Persian origin and is derived from the word "farishteh" which means "angel" or "celestial being" in Persian. It is a Muslim surname commonly found in Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. The name Farishta is often associated with qualities such as purity, beauty, and spirituality, reflecting the belief that those who bear this surname are blessed with angelic or divine attributes.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Farishta: 103
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 157234
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Farishta 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 Farishta is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRXT
🗽 NYSIIS
FASA
🔊 Soundex
F0602030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F ER0 IH1 SH AH0
🌐 IPA
/farishta*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRXT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Farishta in Braille

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

The name Farishta in braille

How to sign the name Farishta using Sign Language

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

The name Farishta in sign language

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