Fun Facts About the Name Farrukh
- 5 babies named Farrukh: U.S. records list 5 babies given the name Farrukh from 1880 through 2025.
What Does the Name Farrukh Mean?
Farrukh is a Persian masculine name meaning 'fortunate' or 'auspicious'; it can also be translated as 'happy' or 'blessed.' The name comes from the Persian adjective farrukh (فرخ), which has those senses and is attested in Middle Persian as farrox.
It is not a form of the Arabic name Faruq (فاروق), which means 'one who distinguishes truth from falsehood'; the similarity is only in the English transliteration.
Farrukh Name History & Origins
Farrukh is an old Persian name. Farrukh Hormizd, a Sasanian commander of the early seventh century, is one recorded bearer; his son Farrukhzad also carried the element. In the eighth century, Farrukhan the Great ruled Tabaristan as a member of the Dabuyid line.
The name continued in Persian literary culture: the eleventh-century poet Farrukhi Sistani, whose name is derived from Farrukh, wrote panegyrics at the Ghaznavid court. Persian administrative and literary influence carried the name into Urdu and other South Asian Muslim naming traditions, where it is written فرخ.
How Popular is the Name Farrukh?
Farrukh has historically been an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, remaining well outside the national mainstream. It saw its highest recorded annual births in 1997. Its best rank was #9,742 in 1997.
U.S. name popularity from 1880-2025, based on SSA data. Rank shows how the name compares with other names - lower numbers mean greater popularity. Births shows how many babies received the name each year.
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | #9,742 | 5 | 0.0003% |
Name popularity over more than a century, based on Social Security Administration data. Gaps in the chart indicate years when the name does not appear in the published records.
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How the Name Farrukh Shapes Your Personality and Life?
You are kind, home-loving, hospitable and friendly. Since you take responsibility well, you are a good organizer of social affairs. Compassion for others is an outstanding trait. You are a great lover and a great flirt – an artist, musician, actor, teacher, nurse. Your character can be contradictory. You are practical, yet idealistic and intuitive; capable of selfless devotion to someone you love, yet look to receive payback. You are bold, independent, inquisitive and interested in research. You know what you want and why you want it.
You are always looking for an opportunity to achieve financial and emotional security. You are basically peacemaker. You understand the law of harmony and desire to balance your life with those around you. You may feel incomplete without someone to share your love, ideals, wealth or work. You can be very sensitive and could appear a bit shy and perceptive. You have developed intuition, patience and the ability to nurture others. You can achieve the state of happiness if you are willing to accept your needs in a complimentary relationship and go to create them.
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