Farhad

The male first name Farhad (فرهاد) represents an alternative spelling of Farhat or Farhaat (فرحات).

What does the name Farhad mean?

Farhad (فرهاد) is a modified form of the name Farhat or Farhaat (فرحات). The origin of the name lies in Old Persian, where it is also widespread in Iranian and Persian as well as in the Armenian-speaking region. In German translation, it means something like "the joyful", "the happy", "joyful time", "bliss", "joy", "pride", "luck", and "jubilation". Some sources also mention the meaning "the helper". The name has been carried by numerous rulers from the Parthian era. Another well-known figure with this name is the unfortunate lover of Princess Shirin from Persian Armenia. The tale of Farhad's love for Shirin is among the most famous stories in Persian literature.

Where does the name Farhad come from?

Farhad is a male first name that traces back to Old Persian roots and encompasses meanings such as "jubilation" and "joy". The name is derived from the Old Persian word "farhad", which means "won" or "deserved". It is used in the languages of Arabic, Armenian, Iranian, and Persian.

How do you pronounce Farhad?

The name Farhad has a powerful, two-syllable structure. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as "Far-had" [faʁˈhaːt]. The first syllable begins openly with "Far", which gains depth through the "r". The aspirated "h" in the second syllable provides a breathy pause. The distinctive final consonant "-d" gives the name a firm conclusion. Farhad thus appears strong, dignified, and present - clear at the beginning and distinct at the end.

Popularity

Farhad is a common first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 4,024th on the list of the most popular male baby names. Its best placement was in 2020, where it reached 2,171st. Over the last ten years, Farhad has been chosen around 60 times as a first name, placing it 3,248th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,540th.

Nicknames & pet names

Fadi / Fard / Fardi / Fradi

Famous people

• Farhad Ardalan (physicist from Iran)
• Farhad Aslani (actor from Iran)
• Farhad Darya (singer from Afghanistan)
• Farhad Fakhim (football player from Iran)
• Farhad Fakhreddini (Iranian musician)
• Farhad Ghaemi (Iranian volleyball player)
• Farhad Ghaemian (Iranian actor)
• Farhad Hossain (American cricketer)
• Farhad Italmazow (football player from Turkmenistan)
• Farhad Kazemi (Iranian football manager)
• Farhad Khalilov (artist)
• Farhad Kheirkhah (American football player)
• Farhad Majidi (Iranian football player)
• Farhad Mann (Canadian film director)
• Farhad Mazhar (writer from Bangladesh)
• Farhad Mehrad (musician from Iran)
• Farhad Moshiri (artist from Iran)
• Farhad Najafi (film director from Iran)
• Farhad Nazarinejad (German-Iranian rapper)
• Farhad Piroutpour (Iranian volleyball player)