Fatai
Fatai is a Muslim boy name meaning “The Opener (short for ʿAbd al-Fattāḥ)”.
| Meaning | The Opener (short for ʿAbd al-Fattāḥ) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Yoruba form |
| Arabic spelling | فتاح |
| Pronunciation | fah-TAH-ee |
| Arabic root | ف ت ح (f-t-ḥ) — to open |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Fatai
Fatai is the Yoruba short form of ʿAbd al-Fattāḥ, 'servant of the Opener'. Yoruba drops the final ḥ and adds -i to Fattāḥ. Al-Fattāḥ is the name of God who opens the way to mercy and provision and judges with truth.
Is Fatai a Muslim name?
Yes. Fatai is the Yoruba form of Abdul Fattah, from al-Fattah, a name of God.
Is Fatai in the Quran?
'And He is the Knowing Judge (al-Fattāḥ)' (Quran 34:26).
Where is the name Fatai used?
Very common among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fatai mean?
Fatai means 'The Opener (short for ʿAbd al-Fattāḥ)'. It comes from Arabic, Yoruba form.
Is Fatai a Muslim name?
Yes. Fatai is the Yoruba form of Abdul Fattah, from al-Fattah, a name of God.
How do you write Fatai in Arabic?
Fatai is written فتاح in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Fatai?
Fatai is pronounced fah-TAH-ee.
Is Fatai mentioned in the Quran?
'And He is the Knowing Judge (al-Fattāḥ)' (Quran 34:26).