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Fariha Girl Name Meaning, Origin & Spelling

Fariha · Girl · Happy · Arabic

فريحةMuslim girl names

Meaning

Happy

Name meaning

Origin / language: Arabic
Islamic / Qur’anic association: Not specifically Qur'anic / not established
Name type: Single given name
Category: Traditional Arabic names

Language and spelling

Fariha فريحة is related to fariḥa, to be happy. Farah فرح names joy and Farhan فرحان is another related form; shared roots do not erase their spelling differences.

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Entry reviewed: 2026-10-25

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