Fathia
Fathia is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Victory, a new beginning”.
| Meaning | Victory, a new beginning |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | فتحية |
| Pronunciation | fat-HEE-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Malaysia, Indonesia, East Africa |
Meaning and origin of Fathia
Fathia is one way of spelling Fathiyya, a girls' name formed from fath, which means both opening and victory, plus the adjective ending -iyya. It brings together the ideas of triumph and a blessed fresh start, which is part of its appeal. In twentieth-century Egypt and Sudan it was a particular favourite, often written Fathia or Fatheya. East Africa, Malaysia and Indonesia have taken to it as well.
Is Fathia a Muslim name?
Parents value Fathia for its hopeful sense of victory and new beginnings, and it calls to mind Surah al-Fath, which opens with 'Indeed, We have given you a clear victory' (Quran 48:1).
How popular is Fathia?
Fathia is used in Egypt, Sudan, East Africa, Malaysia and Indonesia.
Gifts with the name Fathia
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Spellings and variants of Fathia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fathia mean?
Fathia means 'Victory, a new beginning'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Fathia a Muslim name?
Parents value Fathia for its hopeful sense of victory and new beginnings, and it calls to mind Surah al-Fath, which opens with 'Indeed, We have given you a clear victory' (Quran 48:1).
How do you pronounce Fathia?
Fathia is pronounced fat-HEE-yah.
Is Fathia a boy or girl name?
Fathia is usually a girl name.