Fahimah
Fahimah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Intelligent, understanding”.
| Meaning | Intelligent, understanding |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | فهيمة |
| Pronunciation | fa-HEE-mah |
| Arabic root | ف ه م (f-h-m) — to understand |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Fahimah
Fahimah is the feminine of Fahīm, intelligent and perceptive, with the final h representing the Arabic feminine ending. The root f-h-m means to understand, and the name expresses hope for a thoughtful, clever daughter. It is used in Malaysia, South Asia and among English-speaking Muslims.
Is Fahimah a Muslim name?
Yes. Fahimah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning intelligent.
Is Fahimah in the Quran?
The root appears in 'And We gave understanding of it (fa-fahhamnāhā) to Sulayman' (Quran 21:79).
Where is the name Fahimah used?
Used in Malaysia, Pakistan, India and the diaspora.
Gifts with the name Fahimah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fahimah mean?
Fahimah means 'Intelligent, understanding'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Fahimah a Muslim name?
Yes. Fahimah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning intelligent.
How do you write Fahimah in Arabic?
Fahimah is written فهيمة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Fahimah?
Fahimah is pronounced fa-HEE-mah.
Is Fahimah mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in 'And We gave understanding of it (fa-fahhamnāhā) to Sulayman' (Quran 21:79).