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Fakhita: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“ring-dove”

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فاختہ

فَاخِتَة

Fakhita (فاختہ, Arabic فَاخِتَة) is a Muslim girl’s name that means “ring-dove”. It comes from the Arabic root ف خ ت. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ف خ ت.

Fakhita at a glance

Meaning: ring-dove
Gender: Girl
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: faa-khi-ta
Syllables: 3
Letters: 7
First letter: F · ف

Meaning of Fakhita

In English: ring-dove
اردو میں معنی: فاختہ، قمری

Origin and history of Fakhita

Lane gives fākhitah as the ring-dove, a bird known for its collar of dark feathers; the same word means dove in Urdu.

Rootف خ ت

How to say and write Fakhita

Say it: faa-khi-ta3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Fakhita
Urdu: فاختہ
Original script: فَاخِتَة
Other spellings: Fakhitah · Fakhta
Known bearer: Fakhita bint Abi Talib (Umm Hani), cousin of the Prophet
Themes: Nature

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Questions about the name Fakhita

What does the name Fakhita mean?

Fakhita means “ring-dove”. In Urdu: فاختہ، قمری. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Fakhita a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Fakhita is a girl’s name.

Is Fakhita a Muslim name?

Yes. Fakhita is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives fākhitah as the ring-dove, a bird known for its collar of dark feathers; the same word means dove in Urdu.

How do you pronounce Fakhita?

Say it “faa-khi-ta”: 3 syllables.

How do you write Fakhita in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Fakhita is written فاختہ. In its original script: فَاخِتَة.

What are other spellings of Fakhita?

Fakhita is also spelled Fakhitah, Fakhta.

Who is a famous person named Fakhita?

Fakhita bint Abi Talib (Umm Hani), cousin of the Prophet

Is the meaning of Fakhita verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.