Farhan: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Happy, joyful
Origin
Arabic
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
far-HAHN

Farhan is an Arabic boy's name meaning “happy, joyful”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Farhan

Meaning: Happy, joyful.

Origin: Arabic.

A common claim: Farhan is often said to mean 'happy and strong.' Actually: The Arabic root only conveys 'happy' or 'joyful' — 'strong' isn't part of the original meaning; it may have been added because the name shows up on strength-themed name lists.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Farhan

far-HAHNIPA /fɑːrˈhɑːn/

Popularity of Farhan

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