Intelligent, wise, or learned
Fahmida is the feminine form of the Arabic name Fahmid, derived from the root 'fahm' which refers to understanding and intellect. It is a name that emphasizes mental acuity and wisdom, commonly used in South Asian and Muslim communities.
Less common today
Fahmida isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #11,480 in 2005.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Renowned Urdu writer, poet, and feminist activist
First female Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan
Pakistani writer and scholar specializing in Sindhi literature