Fahima
Fahima is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Intelligent, wise”.
| Meaning | Intelligent, wise |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | فهيمة |
| Pronunciation | fa-HEE-mah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Bangladesh, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Fahima
Fahima is the feminine of Fahim, describing a woman of understanding and insight. Its root is the verb 'to understand'. Iranians pronounce it Fahimeh, while Bangladeshi families usually spell it Fahima. It is a long-standing name that celebrates intelligence and good judgement, and it is familiar across a wide stretch of the Muslim world, from South Asia across to Iran and Afghanistan.
Is Fahima a Muslim name?
Drawn from Arabic, Fahima praises wisdom and intelligence and is used by Muslim families in many countries.
How popular is Fahima?
Given in Bangladesh, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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Spellings and variants of Fahima
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fahima mean?
Fahima means 'Intelligent, wise'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Fahima a Muslim name?
Drawn from Arabic, Fahima praises wisdom and intelligence and is used by Muslim families in many countries.
How do you pronounce Fahima?
Fahima is pronounced fa-HEE-mah.
Is Fahima a boy or girl name?
Fahima is usually a girl name.