The name farah has its origins in the arabic language and is derived from the arabic word farah (ùùžø±ùžø­), which translates to joy or happiness. the name carries the beautiful connotation of bringing … Farah jimenez is the president and ceo of the philadelphia education fund (pef), where she leads citywide initiatives to increase college access, career readiness, stem instruction and economic … Farah, or farrah, is a feminine given name of arabic and persian, also used in several other cultures.