Faraj Explained
Faraj is a name of Arabic origins, found in many locations including in Kuwait, Yemen, Egypt, Libya, United Arab Emirates, Azerbaijan, Iran, and others. The name derived from Arabic meaning "joy after sadness", and can also hold the meaning "to cure", "fortune", or "remedy".[1] [2] Historically the name was used to warding off evil spirits, such in the case when a sibling or parent has died.
There are many variations on this name and its spelling due to language transfer issues between old Spanish, Modern Spanish, and Arabic. During the Middle Ages, the name Abu al-Faraj was a title for many Arab and Jewish poets and scholars.
Notable people with the name Faraj include:
Mononym or honorific
Given name
- Faraj Abbo (1921–1984), Iraqi artist, theatre director, designer, author and educator
- Faraj Al-Ghashayan (born 2000), Saudi Arabian professional footballer
- Faraj Al-Mass (born 1961), Qatari footballer
- Faraj Garayev (born 1943), Azerbaijani composer, music instructor, professor
- Faraj Said Bin Ghanem, Yemeni politician
- Faraj Guliyev (born 1962), Azerbaijani politician
- Faraj Jumaa (born 1993), Emirati footballer
- Faraj Laheeb, Kuwaiti footballer
- Farajollah Salahshoor, Iranian film director
- Faraj Sarkohi, Iranian literary critic
Middle name
Surname
- Ahmad Faraj (born 1966), Emirati swimmer
- Abdullah Faraj (born 1986), Emirati footballer
- Imad Faraj (born 1999), French footballer
- Jumah Faraj (born 1985), Qatari volleyball player
- Mustafa Faraj, Kurdish military, member of the Peshmerga
- Omar Faraj (born 2002), Swedish professional footballer
- Salih Faraj, Iraqi basketball player
- Samy Faraj (born 2001), French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder)
- Saoud Faraj (born 1991), Emirati footballer
Other uses
See also
References
- Web site: Faraj - Baby Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity . 2022-06-09 . TheBump.com.
- Web site: FARAJ Origin of surname . 2022-06-09 . ANU Museum of the Jewish People.
