Girl name
Fahire name meaning
“proud; distinguished, worthy of praise”
Fahire means “proud,” “distinguished,” or “worthy of praise.” It comes from Arabic fāḫira, the feminine counterpart of Fahir, and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. Its clearest related-name association is Fahir, with both forms drawing on a root connected with pride and honour.
What does Fahire mean?
Proud; distinguished, worthy of praise
In Turkish: övünen; övgüye değer, seçkin
Fahire shares its root with Fahir and preserves an Arabic feminine formation. Its meaning includes both taking pride and being regarded as distinguished or valuable. Fahri and Fahriye are also related through the same root, whose central associations are honor, praise, and a sense of distinction.
Origin of the name Fahire
Fahire comes from Arabic fākhira, the feminine counterpart of Fahir. Its root concerns pride, distinction, and taking honor in something.
Double names with Fahire
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Fahire Şerife
Meaning of each name
- Fahire: proud; distinguished, worthy of praise
- Şerife: noble, honourable, distinguished
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Selime Fahire
Meaning of each name
- Selime: sound; safe and free from defects
- Fahire: proud; distinguished, worthy of praise
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Fahire Meral
Meaning of each name
- Fahire: proud; distinguished, worthy of praise
- Meral: a doe; maral deer
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Asuman Fahire
Meaning of each name
- Asuman: the sky, the vault of heaven
- Fahire: proud; distinguished, worthy of praise
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Fahire Alisya
Meaning of each name
- Fahire: proud; distinguished, worthy of praise
- Alisya: noble; of noble lineage
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Jinda Fahire
Meaning of each name
- Jinda: Giving life
- Fahire: proud; distinguished, worthy of praise
How to pronounce Fahire
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /fahiɾe/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | فاخره |
| Arabic | فاخرة |
Is Fahire a girl’s name?
Yes, Fahire is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Fahire does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Fahire
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Fahire
- Fahire Battalgazi · b. 1902
- Fahire Fersan · b. 1900
- Fahire Akarca
FAQ about the name Fahire
What is the meaning of Fahire?
Fahire means “proud; distinguished, worthy of praise”. Fahire comes from Arabic fākhira, the feminine counterpart of Fahir. Its root concerns pride, distinction, and taking honor in something.
Is Fahire a girl’s name?
Yes, Fahire is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Fahire in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Fahire nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Fahire?
Fahire is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Fahire have?
Fahire has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Fahire?
Fahire does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Fahire?
Some ideas: Fahire Şerife; Selime Fahire; Fahire Meral.
Famous people named Fahire?
Notable people named Fahire include Fahire Battalgazi, Fahire Fersan, Fahire Akarca.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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