Boy name
Fetih name meaning
“opening; conquest or capture of a place”
Fetih means opening or the conquest of a place. It comes from Arabic fatḥ and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. The modern Turkish form continues Ottoman Turkish feth. References to the conquest of Constantinople provide a concrete historical association for the word also used as this name.
What does Fetih mean?
Opening; conquest or capture of a place
In Turkish: açma; bir yeri ele geçirme
Fetih is a historical term in Turkish for the conquest of a city or territory, especially associated with the conquest of Istanbul. Its Arabic source also occurs in the Quran and names Surah al-Fath. Fatih is a related name describing the one who conquers.
Origin of the name Fetih
It derives from Arabic fatḥ, 'opening' and, by extension, 'conquest'. Ottoman Turkish feth developed into the modern Turkish form fetih.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Fetih in the Quran? | As a word · فتحا · 48:1The Arabic source word of Fetih, fatḥ, occurs in the Quran as a noun associated with opening and victory. |
| Starts with | F · Fe |
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How to pronounce Fetih
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /fetih/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | فتح |
Is Fetih a boy’s name?
Yes, Fetih is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Fetih does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Fetih
- Fatih♂Opener
- Feti♂Conquest, victory
- Ferih♂Joyful
- Fesih♂Spacious, open and ample
- Fetah♂Opener of ways
- Ferit♂Unique, without equal
- Fethi♂Relating to conquest or opening
- Fehim♂Perceptive
- Fettah♂Opener of ways
- Fatin♂İntelligent, perceptive, quick to understand
- Ferid♂Unique, without equal
- Fakih♂Scholar of Islamic law
Names with related meanings
- Fatih♂Opener
- 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
Famous people named Fetih
- Fetih Yıldız · b. 1953
- Fetih Furkan Şahin
FAQ about the name Fetih
What is the meaning of Fetih?
Fetih means “opening; conquest or capture of a place”. It derives from Arabic fatḥ, 'opening' and, by extension, 'conquest'. Ottoman Turkish feth developed into the modern Turkish form fetih.
Is Fetih a boy’s name?
Yes, Fetih is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Fetih in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source word of Fetih, fatḥ, occurs in the Quran as a noun associated with opening and victory. (e.g.: 48:1)
What is the origin of the name Fetih?
Fetih is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Fetih have?
Fetih has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Fetih?
Fetih does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Fetih?
Notable people named Fetih include Fetih Yıldız, Fetih Furkan Şahin.
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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