Girl name
Fathimah name meaning
“a woman who weans a child”
Fathimah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning “a woman who weans a child.” It comes from Fāṭimah, a feminine form related to the verb faṭama, meaning “to wean.” Fatimah is a spelling variant, and the name is associated with Fatimah, the daughter of Muhammad.
What does Fathimah mean?
A woman who weans a child
In Indonesian: perempuan yang menyapih anak
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Fathimah
From Arabic Fāṭimah, a feminine form related to faṭama, 'to wean'. It is associated with Fatimah, the daughter of Muhammad.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Female Companions of the Prophet |
| Starts with | F · Fa |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Fathimah in Islam and the Quran
Fathimah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Fathimah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Fathimah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Fathimah: a woman who weans a child
- Naimah: living in comfort and well-being
- Zuhra: the planet Venus; brilliance
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Meaning of each word
- Fathimah: a woman who weans a child
- Akbari: associated with Akbar
- Sholehah: righteous, good in conduct
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Fathimah Zuhriyah
Meaning of each word
- Fathimah: a woman who weans a child
- Zuhriyah: relating to flowers
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Meaning of each word
- Awaliah: initial or first
- Fathimah: a woman who weans a child
- Mokhtar: the chosen one
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Fathimah Alvi
Meaning of each word
- Fathimah: a woman who weans a child
- Alvi: associated with Ali
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Fathimah Khairunnisa Sumaya
Meaning of each word
- Fathimah: a woman who weans a child
- Khairunnisa: the foremost of women
- Sumaya: exalted, high in standing
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How to pronounce Fathimah
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /fatimah/ |
| Arabic script | فاطمة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥ꦳ꦠꦶꦩꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮖᮒ᮪ᮠᮤᮙᮂ |
Is Fathimah a girl’s name?
Yes, Fathimah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Fathimah ranks #2,097 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Fathimah
Famous people named Fathimah
- Fathimah Az Zahra · b. 1985
FAQ about the name Fathimah
What is the meaning of Fathimah?
Fathimah means a woman who weans a child. From Arabic Fāṭimah, a feminine form related to faṭama, 'to wean'. It is associated with Fatimah, the daughter of Muhammad.
Is Fathimah a girl’s name?
Yes, Fathimah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Fathimah?
Fathimah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Fathimah in the Quran?
Fathimah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Fathimah have?
Fathimah has 3 syllables (Fat-hi-mah) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Fathimah?
Fathimah ranks #2,097 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Fathimah?
Other spellings: Fatimah.
What full names go well with Fathimah?
Some ideas: Fathimah Naimah Zuhra; Fathimah Akbari Sholehah; Fathimah Zuhriyah.
Famous people named Fathimah?
Notable people named Fathimah include Fathimah Az Zahra.
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