Falleh

Falleh is a masculine given name and surname of Arabic origin. It is used in Arab-majority countries and among Arabic-speaking communities abroad. The spelling Falleh is one transliteration among several, with variants including Falih, Falah, Fallah, and Faleh.

Origins and meaning: The name is associated with the Arabic root related to prosperity and success. The given name Falih (فالح) is commonly interpreted as meaning prosperous or successful in Modern Standard Arabic. As a surname, Falleh can be patronymic in nature, indicating lineage from an ancestor named Falih, or arise from local naming practices in various Arab communities.

Geographic and cultural usage: The name is particularly common in the Arabian Peninsula—examples include Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman—but it appears across the Arabic-speaking world and in immigrant communities worldwide. It is typically a male given name and may appear as part of longer personal names or compound names in certain cultures.

Notable people and usage: The name Falleh appears among various individuals in public life, including fields such as politics, sports, and culture, reflecting its broad regional presence. No single figure universally defines the name.

See also: Falah, Falih, Fallah.