فهيمة

Faheemah

girlArabic

Faheemah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Intelligent, understanding woman”.

MeaningIntelligent, understanding woman
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingفهيمة
Pronunciationfa-HEE-mah
Arabic rootف ه م (f-h-m) — to understand
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Faheemah

Faheemah is the same name as Faheema, written with a final -h for the Arabic feminine ending. This spelling is common in South Africa, the UK and North America. It means a woman with deep understanding and good sense.

Is Faheemah a Muslim name?

Yes. Faheemah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning intelligent.

Where is the name Faheemah used?

Mostly used in the English-speaking Muslim diaspora.

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Spellings and variants of Faheemah

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Faheemah mean?

Faheemah means 'Intelligent, understanding woman'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Faheemah a Muslim name?

Yes. Faheemah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning intelligent.

How do you write Faheemah in Arabic?

Faheemah is written فهيمة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Faheemah?

Faheemah is pronounced fa-HEE-mah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.