Fehmi

Fehmi is a Turkish and Albanian form of the name Fehim, which traces back to the Arabic original name Fahim.

What does the name Fehmi mean?

The name Fehmi means 'the intelligent', 'the knowledgeable', or 'the wise' and is derived from the Arabic word fahīm (فهيم), which means 'to understand, to comprehend, to know'. Fehmi is especially prevalent in Turkey, but it is also used in Albania and Kosovo. The feminine form of the name is Fehmiye.

Where does the name Fehmi come from?

The name Fehmi has its roots in Arabic and means among other things 'the intelligent' or 'the knowledgeable'. The Arabic

How do you pronounce Fehmi?

The sound and pronunciation of Fehmi are pleasant and two-syllable. It is generally pronounced as 'Fe-mi' [ˈfeːmi], starting with a long E sound that conveys a certain brightness. The H contributes to a gentle flow of breath. The ending '-mi' with the clear I sound allows the name to conclude harmoniously. Fehmi conveys a calm, friendly, and clearly structured impression.

Popularity

In Germany, Fehmi is a fairly common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,024th among the most popular male first names. Its best ranking was in 2008 when it reached 914th place. In the last ten years, Fehmi has been chosen as a first name about 70 times, placing it 2,856th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,373rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Emi / Fehm / Feho / Fem / Feo / Fey

Famous people

• Fehmi Baumbach (Berlin artist)
• Fehmi Mert Gunok (Turkish football player)
• Fehmi Saginoglu (footballer)