Farhad
Boy name · Persian · pronounced far-HAHD
Verified name
What does Farhad mean?
Elation, happiness, hero of legend
Origin and language
Persian
Language family: Persian
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 933 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 3689 in England and Wales in 2024
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Far
Variant: Ferhad
Related: Farhadh
Using Farhad across cultures
Traditional hero from Persian literature.
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