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Fahmida

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Meaning

Intelligent and wise

Linguistic Origin

Persian

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

South Asia

Global Spellings

Arabic فهميدة
Urdu فہمیدہ
Persian فهمیده
Bengali ফাহমিদা
Pashto فهميده

Alternate Spellings

Capturing elegance and depth, Fahmida stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Intelligent and wise', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Urdu regions, Fahmida has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Fahmida, an Urdu rendering, comes from the same Arabic root f-h-m as Fahm, meaning "intelligent and wise."

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Persian fahmidah, 'understanding, wise' - borne by the poet Fahmida Riaz.

Notable Historical Usage

Fahmida Riaz (1945-2018 CE) was an Urdu poet and translator known for her feminist verse and her renderings of Persian poetry.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across South Asian Muslim communities, particularly as a girl's name.