Persian

Farhad

Pronounced far-HAADShare

Meaning: Earned; gained

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

A Persian form of an older Parthian name. Several Parthian rulers bore it; their names often appear as Phraates in Greek-derived historical writing.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

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Origins

Farhad comes from Persian.

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