Faatimah
Faatimah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “One who weans; one who abstains”.
| Meaning | One who weans; one who abstains |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | فاطمة |
| Pronunciation | FAA-ti-mah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | South Africa, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Faatimah
Faatimah is a spelling of Fāṭima. Its root means to wean, which is why the name is read as 'one who weans' and, more broadly, 'one who holds back' or abstains. It belongs above all to Fāṭima al-Zahrāʾ, the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ daughter, who married ʿAlī and whose sons were al-Ḥasan and al-Ḥusayn. The doubled 'aa' shows the long opening vowel, a style common among English-speaking Muslims.
Is Faatimah a Muslim name?
Muslims everywhere cherish this name because it honours Fāṭima, the daughter of the Prophet ﷺ.
How popular is Faatimah?
Given by Muslims all over the world, with this spelling especially common in South Africa and the English-speaking diaspora.
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Spellings and variants of Faatimah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Faatimah mean?
Faatimah means 'One who weans; one who abstains'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Faatimah a Muslim name?
Muslims everywhere cherish this name because it honours Fāṭima, the daughter of the Prophet ﷺ.
How do you pronounce Faatimah?
Faatimah is pronounced FAA-ti-mah.
Is Faatimah a boy or girl name?
Faatimah is usually a girl name.