Fehim means “perceptive, understanding”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Fehim is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Fehim mean?
Literal meaning
Fehim is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “perceptive, understanding”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Fehim in Turkish
What does Fehim mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Fehim. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “perceptive, understanding” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Fehim come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Fehim a Turkish name?
Yes. Fehim is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Fehim across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | FehimLatin | Boy | same as above: “perceptive, understanding” | Editorial |
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 Fehim
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fehim | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Fehim
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 Fehim rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NeticeGirl“result, outcome”same language (turkish)
- KaraçelikBoy“dark steel”same language (turkish)
- MengüalpUnisex“immortal hero”same language (turkish)
- AbdürrahimBoy“servant of the Compassionate”same language (turkish)
- TankurtBoy“dawn + A wolf”same language (turkish)
- AbilBoy“majestic, huge, giant”same language (turkish)
- HazarBoy“the Caspian; the Khazars”same language (turkish)
- OkuşBoy“intelligence, understanding; call”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Fehim
What does the name Fehim mean?
Fehim means “perceptive, understanding”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Fehim a girl's or a boy's name?
Fehim is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Fehim come from?
Fehim is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Fehim?
Fehim 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 Fehim have?
Fehim has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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