Farhana at a glance
- Meaning
- Joyful
- Origin
- Persian
- Religion
- Muslim
- Gender
- boy
- Pronunciation
- FA-rha-na
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- uncommon
- Variants & Spellings
- Farhan, Farhani, Farhanya, Faarhana, Faarhanie, Faarha
Lucky details for Farhana
- Number
- 5
- Color
- Turquoise
- Stone
- Emerald
- Flower
- Lavender
- Day
- Wednesday
- Planet
- Mercury
- Zodiac
- Gemini
- Metal
- Mercury alloy
Farhana is a Persian name meaning “joyful”. It is a spelling variant of Farhan and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Farhana for its 3-syllable rhythm and its association with quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Farhana reduce to 5, a number linked with Mercury and with people who are charming, articulate, a natural at making friends anywhere.
Numerology
Chaldean value 5 — Quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety.
Personality
Quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety
Positive Traits
Charming, articulate, a natural at making friends anywhere
Negative Traits
Gets restless with routine and may struggle to sit still
Career Suggestions
Marketing, sales, journalism, software, entrepreneurship
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FAQs about the name Farhana
What does the name Farhana mean?
Farhana means “joyful” and comes from a Persian root.
Is Farhana a boy or girl name?
Farhana is most often used as a boy name today.
How do you pronounce Farhana?
Farhana is pronounced FA-rha-na (3 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Farhana?
The lucky number for Farhana is 5, ruled by Mercury.
What are good nicknames for Farhana?
Popular short forms include Farh, Fari, Fary, Fay.
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