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Farhad

far-HAHD

fɑrˈhɑːd

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Farhad

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Mazandarani/Iran
Meaning
happiness; joy; a name of ancient Iranian origin carried through classical Persian poetry, most famously by the legendary lover Farhad who carved through mountains for the sake of Shirin, embodying devotion, determination, and the depth of human longing
Gender
male

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