The nameFerhat
Ferhat is a Turkish and Kurdish boy's name, a form of Farhad.
- Boy's name
- Persian
Meaning
From the Persian Farhad, of debated meaning, often understood as "joy, wisdom".
Origin
Persian, through Turkish and Kurdish.
History
In Persian and Turkish poetry, Ferhat is the lover of Shirin. In France the name was mostly given in the 1990s.
Popularity of the name Ferhat
Ferhat in France
1995peak year (30 births)
850babies named Ferhat in France since 1900
Ferhat was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 255 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Ferhat. Its rise began around 1956, and it peaked in 1995. Half of all babies named Ferhat in France were born before 1994.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ferhat mean?
From the Persian Farhad, of debated meaning, often understood as "joy, wisdom".
What is the origin of the name Ferhat?
Persian, through Turkish and Kurdish.
Is Ferhat a girl's or a boy's name?
Ferhat is a boy's name.