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Faarax

The Somali form of Farah, from an Arabic root meaning "joy" or "happiness".

Meaning and origin

Faarax carries the Arabic root faraḥ, "joy", into Somali, where unlike in much of the Arabic-speaking world it is kept strictly as a boys' name rather than shared with girls.

How to pronounce Faarax

English (US)FAH-rah /ˈfɑːrə/

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