Fethiye means “of conquest”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Fethiye is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Fethiye mean?
Literal meaning
Fethiye is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “of conquest”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
feminine of Fethi; also a town name
Fethiye in Turkish
What does Fethiye mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Fethiye. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “of conquest” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Fethiye come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Fethiye a Turkish name?
Yes. Fethiye is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Fethiye across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | FethiyeLatin | Girl | same as above: “of conquest” | 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 Fethiye
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fethiye | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Fethiye
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 Fethiye rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- KiramîBoy“relating to the generous; noble”same language (turkish)
- GülhanGirl“rose khan”same language (turkish)
- RikapUnisex“presence of an eminent person; stirrup”same language (turkish)
- TanyıldızUnisex“morning star”same language (turkish)
- YasavulBoy“guard, protector”same language (turkish)
- BelizGirl“mark, sign, trace”same language (turkish)
- AlpkanatBoy“hero's wing”same language (turkish)
- BezmiâlemGirl“gathering of the world”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Fethiye
What does the name Fethiye mean?
Fethiye means “of conquest”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Fethiye a girl's or a boy's name?
Fethiye is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Fethiye come from?
Fethiye is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Fethiye?
Fethiye 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 Fethiye have?
Fethiye has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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