Faheema
Faheema is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Intelligent, understanding woman”.
| Meaning | Intelligent, understanding woman |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | فہیمہ |
| Pronunciation | fa-HEE-mah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, South Africa |
Meaning and origin of Faheema
Faheema is the girl's form of Faheem, coming from the Arabic Fahīma, a woman with sharp understanding. Its root means to understand. Families in South Africa, India and Pakistan commonly mark the long vowel with 'ee'. Parents choose the name as a hope that their daughter will grow up wise, thoughtful and perceptive, and it has a gentle sound that travels well between languages.
Is Faheema a Muslim name?
With its Arabic roots, Faheema praises intelligence and insight, qualities Muslim families hope their daughters will grow into.
How popular is Faheema?
Used in Pakistan, India and South Africa.
Gifts with the name Faheema
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Spellings and variants of Faheema
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Faheema mean?
Faheema means 'Intelligent, understanding woman'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Faheema a Muslim name?
With its Arabic roots, Faheema praises intelligence and insight, qualities Muslim families hope their daughters will grow into.
How do you pronounce Faheema?
Faheema is pronounced fa-HEE-mah.
Is Faheema a boy or girl name?
Faheema is usually a girl name.