Farhana
Meaning of Farhana
Farhana is a beautiful and unique name for baby girls. It has Arabic and Bengali origins, meaning "happiness" or "joy." In Arabic, it is pronounced as far-HAH-nah (/fɐrˈhɑːnə/), while in Bengali, it is pronounced as for-HAH-nah (/fɔrˈhɑːnə/). The name Farhana has gained popularity in recent years in the United States, with a steady number of newborns receiving this name. Although not among the most popular names, its rank has been consistently around the 8,000 to 15,000 mark. Farhana has a special charm that sets it apart from common names, making it an excellent choice for parents who desire a distinctive and meaningful name for their little girl.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as far-HAH-nah (/fɐrˈhɑːnə/)
Bengali
- Pronunced as for-HAH-nah (/fɔrˈhɑːnə/)
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Notable People Named Farhana
| Farhana Nariswari Wisandana is an Indonesian model and beauty pageant titleholder who won the Puteri Indonesia 2023 pageant and represented Indonesia at Miss International 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. |
| Farhana Yamin is a British lawyer, public speaker, and climate activist. |
| Farhana Sultana is a Full Professor of Geography at Syracuse University, specializing in water management, climate change, and feminist political ecology. |
| Farhana Sheikh is a British-Pakistani novelist, playwright, and teacher. |
| Farhana Mili is a renowned Bangladeshi film and television actress. |
| Farhana Afzal is a Pakistani politician who served as a Member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab from 2008 to May 2018. |
| Farhana Qamar Abbasi is a former Pakistani politician who served as a member of the National Assembly from 2013 to 2018. |
