Fatima
Fatima 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 | FAH-tee-mah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Fatima
Fatima is built on the Arabic root f-t-m, meaning to wean, and is traditionally read as one who has been weaned or who holds back. It belonged to Fatima al-Zahra, the youngest child born to Khadija and the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. She married Ali ibn Abi Talib and was the mother of al-Hasan and al-Husayn. Her standing has made Fatima one of the most popular girls' names anywhere in the Muslim world.
Is Fatima a Muslim name?
Sunni and Shia families alike treasure Fatima, since it was the name of Fatima al-Zahra, daughter of the Prophet ﷺ.
How popular is Fatima?
Fatima is given in every Muslim community, with local forms such as Fatma in Turkey, Fatoumata in West Africa and Fatna in Morocco.
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Spellings and variants of Fatima
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fatima mean?
Fatima means 'One who weans, one who abstains'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Fatima a Muslim name?
Sunni and Shia families alike treasure Fatima, since it was the name of Fatima al-Zahra, daughter of the Prophet ﷺ.
How do you pronounce Fatima?
Fatima is pronounced FAH-tee-mah.
Is Fatima a boy or girl name?
Fatima is usually a girl name.