Fatma
Fatma is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, Turkish form origin, meaning “One who weans, one who abstains”.
| Meaning | One who weans, one who abstains |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Turkish form |
| Written as | فاطمة |
| Pronunciation | FAHT-mah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Egypt, North Africa, Balkans |
Meaning and origin of Fatma
Fatma is a shortened Fatima, losing its middle vowel the way Turkish speakers naturally say it. Egypt, Tunisia, Libya and the Balkans use the same short form in daily life. It honours Fatima, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, and so it carries all the respect of the longer name. For a long time it has been one of the most frequent women's names in Turkey, found in nearly every family.
Is Fatma a Muslim name?
In Turkey and in colloquial Arabic, Fatma is the everyday way of saying Fatima, so it honours the Prophet's ﷺ daughter just as fully.
How popular is Fatma?
Fatma is extremely common among Turks, Bosniaks and Albanians and is the everyday form in Egypt and Tunisia.
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Spellings and variants of Fatma
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fatma mean?
Fatma means 'One who weans, one who abstains'. It is of Arabic, Turkish form origin.
Is Fatma a Muslim name?
In Turkey and in colloquial Arabic, Fatma is the everyday way of saying Fatima, so it honours the Prophet's ﷺ daughter just as fully.
How do you pronounce Fatma?
Fatma is pronounced FAHT-mah.
Is Fatma a boy or girl name?
Fatma is usually a girl name.