فهيمة

Fahimah

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

MeaningIntelligent, understanding
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 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.

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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).

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