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Faheem

Quick answerThe name 'Faheem' means "intelligent," "understanding," or "discerning," derived from the Arabic root *f-h-m* (ف-ه-م), which conveys comprehension and insight.

Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#9,168
TrendStable
Peak year2008
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters6
Numerology11 Chaldean 1
Global rank#1,346

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Faheem

The name 'Faheem' means "intelligent," "understanding," or "discerning," derived from the Arabic root *f-h-m* (ف-ه-م), which conveys comprehension and insight.

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Etymology

The name 'Faheem' means "intelligent," "understanding," or "discerning," derived from the Arabic root *f-h-m* (ف-ه-م), which conveys comprehension and insight. It is predominantly used in Muslim cultures and Islamic communities, with historical significance as a descriptor in classical Arabic poetry and as a given name reflecting virtuous qualities.

Faheem currently ranks #9,168 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.

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