Fakhriya
Fakhriya is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Glorious, honourable”.
| Meaning | Glorious, honourable |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | فخرية |
| Pronunciation | fakh-REE-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iraq, Syria, Egypt, Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Fakhriya
Fakhriya, also written Fakhriyya, is the feminine of Fakhri. It adds the adjective ending '-iyya' to fakhr, glory, and it describes a glorious, honoured girl, one whose family takes pride in her. It was popular in the middle of the twentieth century in Iraq, Syria and Egypt. Turkey and Azerbaijan know it as Fahriye and Fakhriyya, so it has a broad reach.
Is Fakhriya a Muslim name?
Drawn from Arabic, Fakhriya is given by Muslim families who want a name expressing honour.
How popular is Fakhriya?
Found in Iraq, Syria and Egypt, and in Turkey as Fahriye.
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Spellings and variants of Fakhriya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fakhriya mean?
Fakhriya means 'Glorious, honourable'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Fakhriya a Muslim name?
Drawn from Arabic, Fakhriya is given by Muslim families who want a name expressing honour.
How do you pronounce Fakhriya?
Fakhriya is pronounced fakh-REE-yah.
Is Fakhriya a boy or girl name?
Fakhriya is usually a girl name.