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Faraj

/FAH-raj/Swahili · a boy’s name

“Relief after hardship and a welcome opening of the way”

How to say it
FAH-raj
Given to
Boys
Used in
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
How common
uncommon

From the same family

01Farah“Joy, gladness, and happiness”Swahilifemale→︎02Faraja“Comfort and relief after difficult times”Swahiliany→︎03Faraji“A source of comfort and relief”Swahilimale→︎