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Fatima

Girl Namearabic Arabic#3 Popular

Meaning: "One who abstains, one who weans"

FAH-tee-mah
/ˈfɑːtɪmə/
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What Does Fatima Mean?

Fatima means "One who abstains, one who weans".

Different Meanings of Fatima (2)

  • 1One who abstains
  • 2One who weans

Fatima means "one who abstains" or "one who weans (a child from milk)." It is one of the most beloved names in Islam, borne by the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad.

Etymology and Historical Origins

From Arabic فَاطِمَة (Fāṭima) from the root f-ṭ-m meaning "to wean" or "to abstain." The name carries connotations of purity and abstinence from worldly desires.

How to Pronounce Fatima

FAH-tee-mah

Syllables: Fa-ti-ma

IPA: /ˈfɑːtɪmə/

Fatima Name Origin

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Famous People Named Fatima

F

Fatima Al-Fihri

Founder of first university

Moroccan · b. 800

Fatima in Other Scripts

Arabic

فاطمة

Urdu

فاطمہ

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fatima

What does Fatima mean?
Fatima means "one who abstains" or "one who weans" in Arabic. It signifies purity and is one of the most sacred names in Islam.
Why is Fatima important in Islam?
Fatima was the beloved daughter of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), making this name highly revered in Islamic tradition.

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