Fəxri means “honorary”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani.
- Fəxri is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Fəxri mean?
Fəxri is a boy's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Azerbaijani. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic فَخْرِيّ (‘honorary’). That word means “honorary”.[1]
Fəxri in Azerbaijani
What does Fəxri mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Fəxri. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “honorary” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Fəxri come from?
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic فَخْرِيّ (‘honorary’).[1]✓ Documented
Is Fəxri a Azerbaijani name?
Yes. Fəxri is documented as a given name in Azerbaijani. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Fəxri across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijani | FəxriLatin | Boy | same as above: “honorary” | 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 Fəxri
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fəxri[1] | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Fəxri
Names recorded for the same language (Azerbaijani) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Fəxri rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ƏsədBoy“lion”same language (azerbaijani)
- AnarGirl“to light, to illuminate”same language (azerbaijani)
- NərgizGirl“narcissus”same language (azerbaijani)
- NəfəsGirl“breath”same language (azerbaijani)
- VasıfBoy“one who praises”same language (azerbaijani)
- ƏsmaGirl“names”same language (azerbaijani)
- HeydərBoy“lion”same language (azerbaijani)
- BəşirBoy“bringer of good news, herald, harbinger”same language (azerbaijani)
Common questions about Fəxri
What does the name Fəxri mean?
Fəxri means “honorary”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani.
Is Fəxri a girl's or a boy's name?
Fəxri is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Fəxri come from?
Fəxri is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Fəxri?
Fəxri is recorded for Azerbaijani. 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 Fəxri have?
Fəxri 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 a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Fəxri”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93608916. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology states: From Arabic فَخْرِيّ (faḵriyy); classified as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; listed as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; headword of the Azerbaijani given-name entry
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “فخري”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93328881. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Arabic فَخْرِيّ ‘honorary (Given as an honor, with no duties attached, and without payment)’
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