Girl name
Fatima name meaning
“one who weans a child”
Fatima is a feminine name from Arabic Fāṭimah (فاطمة), meaning one who weans a child. The Arabic form is feminine and derives from a verb meaning to wean. The name is associated with Fatimah, the Prophet Muhammad's daughter, through whom it is known.
What does Fatima mean?
One who weans a child
In Indonesian: yang menyapih anak
Origin and cultural usage of Fatima
From Arabic Fāṭimah (فاطمة), a feminine form derived from the verb meaning to wean. The name is associated with Fatimah, the Prophet Muhammad's daughter.
| 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.
Fatima in Islam and the Quran
Fatima 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 Fatima
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Fatima, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Fatima: one who weans a child
- Kholifah: successor, deputy
- Nisak: women collectively
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Meaning of each word
- Fatima: one who weans a child
- Nurliana: light
- Rasyidah: wise, rightly guided
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Fatima Alifah
Meaning of each word
- Fatima: one who weans a child
- Alifah: warm and companionable
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Meaning of each word
- Abidah: woman devoted to worship
- Fatima: one who weans a child
- Zakia: pure, pure-hearted
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Fatima Khoiriyah
Meaning of each word
- Fatima: one who weans a child
- Khoiriyah: good, benevolent
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Meaning of each word
- Fatima: one who weans a child
- Ghina: wealth, sufficiency
- Maisyarah: ease and sufficient means
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How to pronounce Fatima
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /fatima/ |
| Arabic script | فاطمة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥ꦳ꦠꦶꦩ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮖᮒᮤᮙ |
Is Fatima a girl’s name?
Yes, Fatima is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Fatima ranks #809 among girl names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Fatima
- Fatimah♀A woman who weans a child
- Fatma♀One who weans a child
- Farida♀Unique, without equal
- Fatmah♀One who weans a child
- Fatin♀Captivating, enchanting
- Fadila♀Virtue, moral excellence
- Fahma♂♀Understanding, comprehension
- Fathia♀Associated with victory
- Fatwa♂♀Religious legal opinion
- Faiza♀A woman who achieves victory
- Fathimah♀A woman who weans a child
- Fatmi♀One who weans
Famous people named Fatima
- Fatima Rumakefing · b. 1993
- Fatima Syuraini Dewi · b. 1968
FAQ about the name Fatima
What is the meaning of Fatima?
Fatima means one who weans a child. From Arabic Fāṭimah (فاطمة), a feminine form derived from the verb meaning to wean. The name is associated with Fatimah, the Prophet Muhammad's daughter.
Is Fatima a girl’s name?
Yes, Fatima is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Fatima?
Fatima is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Fatima in the Quran?
Fatima does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Fatima have?
Fatima has 3 syllables (Fa-ti-ma) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Fatima?
Fatima ranks #809 among girl names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Fatima?
Some ideas: Fatima Kholifah Nisak; Fatima Nurliana Rasyidah; Fatima Alifah.
Famous people named Fatima?
Notable people named Fatima include Fatima Rumakefing, Fatima Syuraini Dewi.
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