Fatih
Fatih is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Conqueror, opener”.
| Meaning | Conqueror, opener |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | فاتح |
| Pronunciation | FAH-tih |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Levant, Balkans, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Fatih
Fatih is the active participle of the Arabic verb fataha, to open. In warfare the verb came to mean taking a city, as if its gates had been flung open. Its fame rests above all on Mehmed II, the Ottoman ruler whom Turks call Fatih Sultan Mehmed for his capture of Constantinople in 1453. In modern Turkey it ranks among the most popular boys' names, and it is used across the Arab world as well.
Is Fatih a Muslim name?
Through Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror, Fatih is woven into Islamic history. The name itself is not in the Quran, but its root appears in 'Indeed, We have given you a clear victory (fatḥ)' (Quran 48:1).
How popular is Fatih?
Fatih is very common in Turkey and among Turkish and Balkan Muslims, and it also appears in the Arab world and South Asia, often as Fateh.
Gifts with the name Fatih
- Fatih name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Fatih baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Fatih
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fatih mean?
Fatih means 'Conqueror, opener'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Fatih a Muslim name?
Through Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror, Fatih is woven into Islamic history. The name itself is not in the Quran, but its root appears in 'Indeed, We have given you a clear victory (fatḥ)' (Quran 48:1).
How do you pronounce Fatih?
Fatih is pronounced FAH-tih.
Is Fatih a boy or girl name?
Fatih is usually a boy name.