"The joy of the LORD is your strength."
Christian Name · Hebrew/Arabic Origin
Farah Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Farah
girl
Farah means "Joy; Beauty; Pleasant", a girl's name of Hebrew/Arabic origin. The name Farah does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Farah celebrates joy as divine strength — not fleeting happiness but the deep, sustaining gladness found only in God's presence.
Is Farah in the Bible?
No — the name Farah does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Joy; Beauty; Pleasant", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Farah.
Pronunciation:/FAR-uh/
OriginHebrew/Arabic
MeaningJoy; Beauty; Pleasant
What does Farah mean?
Farah is a girl name of Hebrew/Arabic origin meaning "Joy; Beauty; Pleasant". Farah connects to the biblical concept of joy as a fruit of the Spirit.
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What does Farah mean in the Bible?
Farah means "Joy; Beauty; Pleasant" and is a name of Hebrew/Arabic origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Farah connects to the biblical concept of joy as a fruit of the Spirit. Scripture distinguishes between happiness (circumstantial) and joy (spiritual) — a deep gladness rooted in God's character that persists regardless of external conditions.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Farah?
Farah is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Joy; Beauty; Pleasant" — not because Scripture names anyone Farah.
"Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore."
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Which books of the Bible mention Farah?
Farah is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Farah?
Farah celebrates joy as divine strength — not fleeting happiness but the deep, sustaining gladness found only in God's presence.
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Farah name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Farah does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Joy; Beauty; Pleasant", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Farah.
Farah means "Joy; Beauty; Pleasant." It is a Hebrew/Arabic name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Joy; Beauty; Pleasant" — runs right through the Bible.
Hebrew/Arabic. Farah comes into English from Hebrew/Arabic and carries the sense "Joy; Beauty; Pleasant." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Farah
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Farah?
Yes. The complete King James Bible is available as a free PDF download — all 66 books, 1,189 chapters, ready to read offline or print. No sign-up required.
Where can I read the full biblical context for Farah?
You can read every verse where Farah appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.