"Farrah" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Variant of Farrar, from Middle English ferreor (“iron worker, smith”). The given name was popularized by the American actress Farrah Fawcett (1947-2009). Her name is often interpreted as a variant of Farah. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|ferreor||iron worker, smith}} Middle English ferreor (“iron worker, smith”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Farrah
  1. A surname originating as an occupation.
    Sense id: en-Farrah-en-name-Ng4uA~tx Categories (other): English surnames
  2. A female given name from Arabic. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names
    Sense id: en-Farrah-en-name-epBC6kAE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 30 70 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 39 61 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 34 66
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