The nameFatih

Fatih is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "conqueror". It is very common in Turkey.

Meaning

Fatih comes from the Arabic fatih, "conqueror, one who opens".

Origin

Arabic, through Turkish. Sultan Mehmed II, who took Constantinople in 1453, is known as Fatih.

History

The name is given steadily in France.

Popularity of the name Fatih

Fatih in France

2676thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1993peak year (90 births)
2,120babies named Fatih in France since 1900
04590 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Fatih was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 710 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Fatih. Its rise began around 1973, and it peaked in 1993. Half of all babies named Fatih in France were born before 1996. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 16 births a year on average, against 22 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Fatih mean?

Fatih comes from the Arabic fatih, "conqueror, one who opens".

What is the origin of the name Fatih?

Arabic, through Turkish. Sultan Mehmed II, who took Constantinople in 1453, is known as Fatih.

Is Fatih a girl's or a boy's name?

Fatih is a boy's name.