Boy name
Fettah name meaning
“opener of ways; one who judges”
Fettah means opener of ways or one who judges. It comes from Arabic fattāḥ, an intensive adjective derived from the verb for opening, and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. An opening door illustrates its central image, while Fethi and Fethiye share its Arabic root.
What does Fettah mean?
Opener of ways; one who judges
In Turkish: yolları açan; hüküm veren
Fettah corresponds to al-Fattāḥ, one of the divine names in Islamic tradition. The sense of opening extends figuratively to removing obstacles and making ways accessible. Abdülfettah is a related compound formed with the same epithet, while Fettah also functions independently as a personal name.
Origin of the name Fettah
From Arabic fattāḥ, an intensive form derived from the root f-t-ḥ, to open. In religious usage it also conveys judging or deciding.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran, Names of God (Asma al-Husna) |
| Is Fettah in the Quran? | As a word · الفتاح · 34:26The word appears in the Quran as al-Fattāḥ, a description of God associated with judging between people. |
| Starts with | F · Fe |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Fettah
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Fettah Şeyhmus
Meaning of each name
- Fettah: opener of ways; one who judges
- Şeyhmus: Sheikh Moses
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Abdülkerim Fettah
Meaning of each name
- Abdülkerim: servant of God, the Generous
- Fettah: opener of ways; one who judges
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Fettah Münip
Meaning of each name
- Fettah: opener of ways; one who judges
- Münip: turning to God, repentant
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Alinur Fettah
Meaning of each name
- Alinur: exalted; light, radiance
- Fettah: opener of ways; one who judges
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Fettah Huzeyfe
Meaning of each name
- Fettah: opener of ways; one who judges
- Huzeyfe: a small piece; something small or short
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Selman Fettah
Meaning of each name
- Selman: safe, sound, unharmed
- Fettah: opener of ways; one who judges
How to pronounce Fettah
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /fettah/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | فتاح |
Is Fettah a boy’s name?
Yes, Fettah is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Fettah does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 9 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Fettah
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- İsmail♂God has heard
- Abdullah♂Servant of God
- Abdulkadir♂Servant of the All-Powerful
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Samet♂Self-sufficient
- İlyas♂My God is Yahweh
- Abdülhamid♂Servant of God, the Praiseworthy
- Nurullah♂God's light
- Beytullah♂The House of God
- Emrullah♂God's command or decree
- Mikail♂Who is like God?
Famous people named Fettah
- Fettah Can · b. 1975
- Fettah Güney · b. 1937
- Fettah Erdoğan
- Fettah Fevzi Ersoy
- Fettah Günay · b. 1938
- Fettah Hasçelik
- Fettah Özateş
FAQ about the name Fettah
What is the meaning of Fettah?
Fettah means “opener of ways; one who judges”. From Arabic fattāḥ, an intensive form derived from the root f-t-ḥ, to open. In religious usage it also conveys judging or deciding.
Is Fettah a boy’s name?
Yes, Fettah is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Fettah in the Quran?
As a word. The word appears in the Quran as al-Fattāḥ, a description of God associated with judging between people. (e.g.: 34:26)
What is the origin of the name Fettah?
Fettah is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Fettah have?
Fettah has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Fettah?
Fettah does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 9 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Fettah?
Other spellings: Fetah.
What names go well with Fettah?
Some ideas: Fettah Şeyhmus; Abdülkerim Fettah; Fettah Münip.
Famous people named Fettah?
Notable people named Fettah include Fettah Can, Fettah Güney, Fettah Erdoğan.
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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