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UnisexSouthern African (Shona, Sotho, Tswana and others)

Farai

Shona for rejoice or be happy.

Meaning and origin

Farai is one of the best-known Shona names built on a verb of joy, given to either a son or a daughter to mark a birth the family is glad about.

How to pronounce Farai

English (US)fah-RYE /fɑːˈraɪ/

About this entry

Drafted with the help of an AI model, then checked by a person. Last checked on 16 September 2026.

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