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FarihatIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Joyful, Delightful

Pronunciation: /fəˈraɪ.hɑt/

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Name
Farihat
Meaning
Joyful, Delightful
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Persian, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
/fəˈraɪ.hɑt/
Lucky Number
7
7
Lucky Number
Thursday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Farihat mean?

Farihat is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Joyful". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: /fəˈraɪ.hɑt/. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

فریحہ

فرحت

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

فريحة

فرحة

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

/fəˈraɪ.hɑt/

IPA

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Phonetic_Alphabet#Farihat

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Farihat is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is Joyful. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

7

Lucky Day

Thursday

Lucky Colors

GreenYellow

Lucky Stone

Lapis Lazuli

Life Path Number

8

Numerology meaning: In Islamic numerology, the number 8 represents balance, harmony, and inner strength.

Personality

Personality Traits

KindWiseS = SincereH = Humble

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes inner joy and contentment in the faith and spiritual growth.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Farihat is often gifted to children as it is believed that this name would bring them endless joy and happiness in life, just like the sound of ripe, sweet pomegranates bursting in the mouth as they are eaten. It's a name that resonates with positivity and goodness.
From a spiritual perspective, Farihat represents the profound joy and happiness that comes from following Allah's guidance and living a righteous life. It is a reminder to always seek pleasure in the good pleasures of this world that come from Allah, such as virtuous deeds and good company. It also symbolizes the eternal joy and happiness in the hereafter that awaits those who strive to live a good life and resist evil desires.

Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Various Islamic scholars and saints The name Farihat carried significant weight in that era.

Throughout Islamic history

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Farihat

Joyful, Delightful

🇵🇰Urdu

فریحہ

فرحت

🇸🇦Arabic

فريحة

فرحة

🇮🇳Hindi

फ़रीहा

शुक्रिया

🇦🇫Pashto

فریحت

خوشی

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