The nameFatiha
Fatiha is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning "the opening". It is the name of the first surah of the Quran.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Fatiha comes from the Arabic al-Fatiha, "the one that opens".
Origin
Arabic.
History
The name has been given in France for several decades, with a peak in the early 1970s.
Popularity of the name Fatiha
Fatiha in France
Fatiha was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 2,875 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Fatiha. Its rise began around 1954, and it peaked in 1971. Half of all babies named Fatiha in France were born before 1975, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 26 births a year on average, against 33 in the five years before.
Fatiha in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fatiha mean?
Fatiha comes from the Arabic al-Fatiha, "the one that opens".
What is the origin of the name Fatiha?
Arabic.
Is Fatiha a girl's or a boy's name?
Fatiha is a girl's name.