Fekrabad (Persian: فکرآباد, also Romanized as Fekrābād) is a common toponym (place name) in Iran, referring to numerous villages and rural localities across various provinces. The name is a compound of two Persian words: "Fekr" (فکر), meaning "thought," "idea," or "mind," and "ābād" (آباد), which translates to "populated," "cultivated," or "settlement." Thus, Fekrabad broadly signifies a "settlement of thought" or a "flourishing place of ideas," although its specific historical or etymological origins for each individual settlement may vary.
Due to its prevalence, the name Fekrabad designates multiple distinct geographical locations. These settlements are typically small, agricultural villages or hamlets, often characterized by their local economies and rural lifestyles. When encountering the name Fekrabad, it is generally necessary to specify the associated province, county (shahrestan), or district (bakhsh) to identify the exact location.
Examples of provinces where villages named Fekrabad can be found include, but are not limited to:
- Lorestan Province
- Kermanshah Province
- Hamadan Province
- Markazi Province
- Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province
The use of "ābād" as a suffix is widespread in Iranian place names, indicating a developed or inhabited place, and combining it with various descriptive or historical prefixes like "Fekr" creates a common pattern for naming settlements.