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Fara

/FAH-rah/Shona & Wolof · a boy or girl’s name

“Rejoice; a joyful child”

In Shona

How to say it
FAH-rah
Given to
Boys and girls
Used in
Zimbabwe
How common
rare

From the same family

01Farai“Rejoice; be happy”Shonaany→︎

In Wolof

How to say it
FAH-ra
Given to
Boys
Used in
Senegal, Gambia
How common
uncommon · also a surname

From the same family

01Farah“Joy and happiness—the delight this child brings into the home.”Woloffemale→︎