Farhad
| Pronunciation | fæɾˈhɒːd |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Language(s) | Persian |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Iranian |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Phraates, Ferhad, Ferhat, Farkhad, Farrad |
Farhad (Persian: فرهاد farhād), also spelt Ferhaad or Firhat, has been a Persian name for men since the Parthians, first recorded for Arsacid kings circa 170 BC.
Etymology[]
Modern Persian name Farhād (فرهاد) is derived from Middle Persian Frahād (in Parthian: