What does Farhad mean?
Farhad means “Faryal is a Persian name. Some sources interpret it as “beautiful neck”; “angel” is a popular but unverified gloss.”. It is a boy name of Persian origin, listed under the Islamic faith in our collection.
In Urdu the meaning is given as فارسی نام؛ بعض ماخذ اسے “خوبصورت گردن” کہتے ہیں، جبکہ “فرشتہ” کا مطلب غیر مصدقہ ہے۔.
Translated forms of the name: فرہاد.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Persian – see more Persian names.
- Gender: Boy – browse boy names.
- Faith: Islamic
- Popularity: ranked #2267 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Farhad has 6 letters and 2 syllables, made of 2 vowels and 4 consonants (5 different letters). Its sound is best described as: crisp consonant ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Farhad with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
2Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): F=6 + A=1 + R=18 + H=8 + A=1 + D=4 = 38. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 3 + 8 = 11. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 1 + 1 = 2. Result: 2.
Favorite colour
OrangeThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Farhad has lucky number 2, so the colour is Orange.
Star sign
VirgoOnly the first letter counts (F). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Farhad
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Farhad. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Farhad
Partner names that match Farhad by origin, faith, length and sound (Girl names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Blend ideas: Farhad + Hurrem = Farrem · Farhad + Arshia = Farhia · Farhad + Shanaz = Farnaz · Farhad + Naznin = Farnin
Sibling names for Farhad
Names that sit well next to Farhad: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Farhad
If Farhad is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Names with a similar meaning
Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Farhad (faryal, persian).
How are similar meanings found?
We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.
Frequently asked questions
What does Farhad mean?
Farhad means “Faryal is a Persian name. Some sources interpret it as “beautiful neck”; “angel” is a popular but unverified gloss.” and is of Persian origin.
What is the origin of Farhad?
In our collection Farhad is listed as a name of Persian origin, associated with the Islamic faith.
Is Farhad a boy or a girl name?
Farhad is listed as a boy name.
What is the lucky number for Farhad?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Farhad is 2, with the star sign Virgo. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Farhad?
Farhad has 2 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Farhad?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Farhad include Fa, Far, Farh, Farha, Had, Fary.
Which names have a similar meaning to Farhad?
Names with a related meaning include Saba, Sehar, Jasper, Javed, Farzana, Durefishan.