Fatiha

Meaning of Fatiha

In Arabic, the name Fatiha (fah-TEE-hah) literally signifies “opening,” a meaning most famously embodied by Sūrat al-Fātiḥah, the Qur’anic chapter that ushers in guidance and spiritual reflection. Analytically speaking, its presence in the United States remains modest yet steady—29 newborn girls bore the name in 2024, earning it the rank of 921st, with similar placements in the high 900s over recent years—indicative of a small but dedicated group of parents drawn to its lyrical cadence and profound resonance. There is a certain dry pleasure in the fact that Fatiha sounds neither contrived nor overly familiar to Anglo-American ears, yet carries centuries of religious tradition, ensuring that those who bear it arrive in any room like a dawn break rather than a passing trend. In an era that prizes multicultural depth, Fatiha offers both poetic warmth and the weighty promise of new beginnings.

Pronunciation

Arabic

• Pronunced as fah-TEE-hah (/fɑˈtiːhɑ/)

• Fatimah
• Fatima
• Fathia
• Fathima
• Fateha