Fahrettin

The male first name Fahrettin represents the Turkish form of the Arabic name Fakhr al-Din (الدين ‎فخر). Translated, this name means 'the glory of faith' or 'the pride of religion'.

What does the name Fahrettin mean?

Fahrettin is a male name variant that originates from Arabic, specifically from Fakhr al-Din (الدين ‎فخر). Its meaning in German can be paraphrased as 'the glory of faith' and 'the pride of religion'. The name consists of the Arabic words fakhr (فخر), meaning 'pride', 'honor', or 'glory', and al-Dīn (الدين), meaning 'the faith' or 'the religion'.

Where does the name Fahrettin come from?

The origin of the name Fahrettin is Arabic, with the meaning 'the glory of faith' to be understood. The terms fakhr (فخر) for pride, honor, and glory, as well as al-Dīn (الدين) for faith and religion, come from the Arabic language. The name is also used in Turkish.

How do you pronounce Fahrettin?

The sound and pronunciation of Fahrettin are three syllables and rhythmically clearly structured. It is pronounced as 'Fah-ret-tin' [faːʁɛˈtin]. The name begins with a long, deep 'a', which gives it a certain weight. The double consonant in the middle provides a clear emphasis, while the bright 'i' at the end lightens the sound. Fahrettin appears powerful and well-formed – striking, present, and full of energy.

Popularity

In Germany, Fahrettin is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2010 when it reached 1,532nd place. In the last ten years, Fahrettin has been given as a first name around 30 times, placing it 4,712th for the decade. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,670th.

Nicknames & pet names

Fahro / Fahrrad / Farid

Famous people

• Fahrettin Biyikli (football player)
• Fahrettin Ciloglu (writer)
• Fahrettin Genc (football coach)
• Fahrettin Günes (singer from Turkey)