Pharah Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Pharah

"Pharah is the call sign of Fareeha Amari, a character who first appeared in the 2016 video game Overwatch, a Blizzard Entertainment–developed first-person hero shooter, and the resulting franchise"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 2018 👥 103 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
Pharah is the call sign of Fareeha Amari, a character who first appeared in the 2016 video game Overwatch, a Blizzard Entertainment–developed first-person hero shooter, and the resulting franchise
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
103
Life Path
Number 7

📖 What Does Pharah Mean?

Pharah is the call sign of Fareeha Amari, a character who first appeared in the 2016 video game Overwatch, a Blizzard Entertainment–developed first-person hero shooter, and the resulting franchise. Voiced by Jen Cohn, she is an Egyptian woman trying to follow in her mother's footsteps she enlists in a military unit and helping to defend her local community, going by the call sign "Pharah". She later joins the restored peace-keeping force Overwatch alongside her mother and childhood friend. In a 2023 short story by Blizzard, the character was revealed to be a lesbian.

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Pharah is the call sign of Fareeha Amari, a character who first appeared in the 2016 video game Overwatch, a Blizzard Entertainment–developed first-person hero shooter, and the resulting franchise. Voiced by Jen Cohn, she is an Egyptian woman trying to follow in her mother's footsteps she enlists in a military unit and helping to defend her local community, going by the call sign "Pharah". She later joins the restored peace-keeping force Overwatch alongside her mother and childhood friend. In a 2023 short story by Blizzard, the character was revealed to be a lesbian.

Root Element
Pharah
Core Meaning
"Pharah is the call sign of Fareeha Amari, a character who first appeared in the 2016 video game Overwatch, a Blizzard Entertainment–developed first-person hero shooter, and the resulting franchise"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Pharah

P 7
H 8
A 1
R 9
A 1
H 8
SUM 7
7
Life Path
Wisdom & Introspection
2
Soul Urge
Harmony & Diplomacy
5
Personality
Freedom & Adventure

Life Path 7 — Wisdom & Introspection: Analytical, spiritual, and truth-seeking.

📊 Pharah in Numbers

103 US bearers
2018 Peak year
Predominantly Female Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Pharah" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Pharah is the call sign of Fareeha Amari, a character who first appeared in the 2016 video game Overwatch, a Blizzard Entertainment–developed first-person hero shooter, and the resulting franchise".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~103 people named Pharah in the US. Peaked in 2018 with 16 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Pharah?

The Life Path number for Pharah is 7, associated with Wisdom & Introspection. Soul Urge: 2. Personality: 5.

Is Pharah a boy or girl name?

Pharah is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.

How many people are named Pharah in the US?

Approximately 103 people in the United States are named Pharah. The name peaked in 2018 with 16 recorded uses.

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