Fatimah
Fatimah 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, Malaysia, Indonesia |
Meaning and origin of Fatimah
Fatimah spells Fatima with a closing -h, which stands for the Arabic letter ta marbuta at the end of the word. Otherwise it is the very same name as that of Fatima al-Zahra, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Parents who want the spelling to mirror the Arabic often choose this form. It is especially favoured in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia and among English-speaking Muslims.
Is Fatimah a Muslim name?
Fatimah is the same name as Fatima, after the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ daughter, and is thoroughly Islamic.
How popular is Fatimah?
Fatimah is used worldwide, and this spelling is particularly typical of Southeast Asia and English-speaking countries.
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Spellings and variants of Fatimah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fatimah mean?
Fatimah means 'One who weans, one who abstains'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Fatimah a Muslim name?
Fatimah is the same name as Fatima, after the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ daughter, and is thoroughly Islamic.
How do you pronounce Fatimah?
Fatimah is pronounced FAH-tee-mah.
Is Fatimah a boy or girl name?
Fatimah is usually a girl name.