Fatih means “conqueror”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Fatih is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Fatih mean?
Fatih is a Turkish male name meaning 'conqueror'. It is also the honorary title of Sultan Mehmed II, who took Constantinople, and the name of an Istanbul district. The word came through Ottoman Turkish from Arabic.[1]
Also glossed as “honorary title of Sultan Mehmed II”[1]✓ Documented
Meaning themes: Victory
Fatih in Turkish
What does Fatih mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Fatih. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “conqueror” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Fatih come from?
Arabic, borrowing. Inherited from Ottoman Turkish fâtih; the name entry labels it Arabic.[1,2]✓ Documented
How do you pronounce Fatih?
In IPA: /fɑːˈtih/, as given in the cited dictionary entry.
Is Fatih a Turkish name?
Yes. Fatih is documented as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Fatih across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | FatihLatin | Boy | same as above: “conqueror” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Fatih
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fatih[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Fatih
Sibling names for Fatih
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Fatih rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GüçyenerUnisex“winning through strength”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme victory
- YenerolBoy“be victorious”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme victory
- YeneralBoy“become victorious”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme victory
- GalipBoy“victorious, winner”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme victory
- MansurBoy“victorious, aided”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme victory
- KopanBoy“victorious; a large-eared hunting dog; one who steps forward”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme victory
- ÇinuçinBoy“superior, victorious”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme victory
- CihangirBoy“world conqueror”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme victory
Common questions about Fatih
What does the name Fatih mean?
Fatih means “conqueror”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Fatih a girl's or a boy's name?
Fatih is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Fatih come from?
Fatih is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Fatih?
Fatih is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Fatih have?
Fatih has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by our editors; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Fatih”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 92368650. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: inherited from Ottoman فاتح; see fatih; classified as a male given name in the Turkish section; IPA /fɑːˈtih/ (Turkish Pronunciation section); honorary title of Sultan Mehmed II for conquering Constantinople (+3 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “fatih”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93002085. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Turkish noun conqueror; inherited from Ottoman فاتح
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