Fathima
Fathima is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, South Indian / Sri Lankan spelling origin, meaning “Kept away from evil”.
| Meaning | Kept away from evil |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, South Indian / Sri Lankan spelling |
| Written as | فاطمة |
| Pronunciation | FAH-thi-mah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide, India |
Meaning and origin of Fathima
Fathima is the form of Fatima found across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, the Maldives and Sri Lanka, where th is used to write the Arabic letter t. Its root means to wean, and scholars took the name to describe one shielded from evil or from the Fire. It recalls Fatima al-Zahra, the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ daughter, who married Ali. For that reason it carries the same weight as every other form of Fatima.
Is Fathima a Muslim name?
Because it simply spells Fatima in the South Indian way, Fathima shares that name's deep honour as the name of the Prophet's ﷺ beloved daughter.
How popular is Fathima?
Fathima is the usual way of writing Fatima in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
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Spellings and variants of Fathima
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fathima mean?
Fathima means 'Kept away from evil'. It is of Arabic, South Indian / Sri Lankan spelling origin.
Is Fathima a Muslim name?
Because it simply spells Fatima in the South Indian way, Fathima shares that name's deep honour as the name of the Prophet's ﷺ beloved daughter.
How do you pronounce Fathima?
Fathima is pronounced FAH-thi-mah.
Is Fathima a boy or girl name?
Fathima is usually a girl name.