What is the origin of the name Fariha?

Fariha is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Fariha?

Fariha is currently ranked #6709 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Fariha?

Fariha is pronounced fah-REE-hah.

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GirlArabic

Fariha

fah-REE-hah

Popularity

#6709

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

513

Peak Year

#25 in 1998

First Recorded

1983

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Fariha is an Arabic name meaning 'happy, joyous, cheerful'.

Nickname Watch

Fari Ria Hana

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Fari Ria Hana

Similar Names

Amira Samira Zara Aisha

Personality Traits

JoyfulCheerfulKindOptimistic

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