Phahem

A Quranic Name for Boys

Meaning: Smart, Creative and Innovative

Phahem is variant of Faheem and has the exact same meaning and pronunciation (see below for full meaning). You can use either Phahem or Faheem, both are correct and acceptable. If you like this variant more and you'd like to pronounce it the way it is spelled (different than the original name), this is perfectly acceptable. For more details please see the main entry at: Faheem.

Full Meaning of Phahem

Phahem is an indirect Quranic name for boys that means “perceptive”, “understanding”, “keen”, “intelligent.” It is derived from the F-H26-M root which is used in the Quran in verse 21:79:

And We gave understanding of the case to Solomon, and to each [of them] We gave judgement and knowledge. And We subjected the mountains to exalt [Us], along with David and [also] the birds. And We were doing [that].