Boy name
Fatih name meaning
“opener; conqueror of a place”
Fatih means opener or conqueror of a place. It comes from Arabic fātiḥ, the agent form of a verb meaning to open or conquer, and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. The historical title of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror connects it directly with Istanbul’s history.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Fatih mean?
Opener; conqueror of a place
In Turkish: açan; bir yeri fetheden
In Turkish, Fatih is especially associated with conquering a place. Its strongest historical reference is the title given to Mehmed II after the conquest of Constantinople. It shares its Arabic root with fetih and Fatiha, though these words have different meanings and grammatical forms.
How popular is Fatih?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 47provinces
- Boys named Fatih in Türkiye (2025)
- 257,098
Where is Fatih in the top 30?
47 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Fatih
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Fatih popular?
Fatih combines the meaning “conqueror” with a strong historical association with Sultan Mehmed II. This gives it a classic character, although it stayed outside the supplied newborn top thirty.
Origin of the name Fatih
Fatih comes from Arabic fātiḥ, the active participle of fataḥa, meaning to open or conquer.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| In Turkic history and myth | Names of Turkic rulers |
| Is Fatih in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | F · Fa |
Double names with Fatih
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Fatih Ruhi
Meaning of each name
- Fatih: opener; conqueror of a place
- Ruhi: of the soul; spiritual
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Polat Fatih
Meaning of each name
- Polat: steel; a hard, durable metal
- Fatih: opener; conqueror of a place
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Fatih Cevher
Meaning of each name
- Fatih: opener; conqueror of a place
- Cevher: precious stone; essence, substance
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Deha Fatih
Meaning of each name
- Deha: exceptional intellectual or creative ability
- Fatih: opener; conqueror of a place
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Fatih Behram
Meaning of each name
- Fatih: opener; conqueror of a place
- Behram: a name associated with victory; planet Mars
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Şemsi Fatih
Meaning of each name
- Şemsi: solar, belonging to the sun
- Fatih: opener; conqueror of a place
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Muhammed Fatih, Mehmet Fatih, Fatih Selim, Fatih Ahmet, Fatih Mehmet, Fatih Eymen.
How to pronounce Fatih
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /fatih/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | فاتح |
Is Fatih a boy’s name?
Yes, Fatih is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Fatih appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Fatih
Names with related meanings
- Cihangir♂World-conqueror
- Utku♂Victory, triumph and successful achievement
- Muzaffer♂Victorious
- Zafer♂Victory
- Fevzi♂Relating to success or victory
- Tevfik♂Enabling success
- Galip♂Victorious
- Fethi♂Relating to conquest or opening
- Nusret♂Help, support
- Behram♂A name associated with victory
- Vural♂Strike and take
- Nail♂One who attains or obtains
Famous people named Fatih
- Fatih Terim · b. 1953
- Fatih Birol · b. 1958
- Fatih Portakal · b. 1967
- Fatih Akyel · b. 1977
- Fatih Tekke · b. 1977
- Fatih Atik · b. 1984
- Fatih Sonkaya · b. 1981
- Fatih Mehmet Maçoğlu · b. 1968
- Fatih Erdin · b. 1994
- Fatih Arda İpçioğlu · b. 1997
- Fatih Avan · b. 1989
- Fatih Dönmez · b. 1965
FAQ about the name Fatih
What is the meaning of Fatih?
Fatih means “opener; conqueror of a place”. Fatih comes from Arabic fātiḥ, the active participle of fataḥa, meaning to open or conquer.
Is Fatih a boy’s name?
Yes, Fatih is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Fatih in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Fatih nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Fatih?
Fatih is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Fatih have?
Fatih has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Fatih?
Fatih appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Fatih?
Some ideas: Fatih Ruhi; Polat Fatih; Fatih Cevher.
Famous people named Fatih?
Notable people named Fatih include Fatih Terim, Fatih Birol, Fatih Portakal.
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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