The present article is a translation of "FARR (AH)" in Encyclopedia Iranica. Its author is one of the well known experts in ancient culture and languages; and several works of this orientalist have been translated into Persian. This article is among the most comprehensive works on the concept of Farr in ancient Iran. According to the most likely etymology and the semantic function, XѵARƎNAH (Farr) means "glory". In all Iranian dialects, except Avestan and Pahlavi, the form had initial f. In contemporary Persian, two forms of this term are used. In this article, the origin, history, and the literal and metaphorical meanings of this word will be examined.
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