Girl name
Fatimah name meaning
“a woman who weans a child”
Fatimah is a feminine name from Arabic Fāṭimah, meaning a woman who weans a child. This feminine form is related to the verb faṭama, meaning to wean. The name is associated with Fatimah, the daughter of Muhammad, and Fathimah is a spelling variant.
What does Fatimah 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 Fatimah
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.
Fatimah in Islam and the Quran
Fatimah 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 Fatimah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Fatimah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Fatimah as a first name
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Fatimah Rizkia
Interpretation
May the woman who weans a child receive abundant sustenance.Meaning of each word
- Fatimah: a woman who weans a child
- Rizkia: provision or sustenance
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Fatimah Salsa
Interpretation
A woman weaning a child alongside the image of a heavenly spring.Meaning of each word
- Fatimah: a woman who weans a child
- Salsa: spring in paradise
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Interpretation
May the woman who weans a child lead with clarity.Meaning of each word
- Fatimah: a woman who weans a child
- Shafa: clear; pure
- Zaimah: female leader
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Fatimah Sopiyah
Interpretation
May the woman who weans a child embody purity and clarity.Meaning of each word
- Fatimah: a woman who weans a child
- Sopiyah: pure and clear
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Fatimah Nurfadilah Zakia
Interpretation
May the woman who weans a child shine with virtue and pureheartedness.Meaning of each word
- Fatimah: a woman who weans a child
- Nurfadilah: light of virtue
- Zakia: pure, pure-hearted
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Fatimah Aqilah
Interpretation
May the woman who weans a child possess reason and wisdom.Meaning of each word
- Fatimah: a woman who weans a child
- Aqilah: intelligent, wise
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Fatimah Zahroh
Interpretation
A woman who weans a child, pictured as a blooming flower.Meaning of each word
- Fatimah: a woman who weans a child
- Zahroh: a blooming flower
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Fatimah Reski Nurhidayah
Interpretation
May the woman who weans a child receive sustenance and guiding light.Meaning of each word
- Fatimah: a woman who weans a child
- Reski: sustenance, provision
- Nurhidayah: light of right guidance
Fatimah as a middle name
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Interpretation
May the woman who weans a child find wholeness and inner peace.Meaning of each word
- Kamilah: whole, perfect
- Fatimah: a woman who weans a child
- Sakinah: inward serenity
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Interpretation
May the woman who weans a child embody nobility and gentleness.Meaning of each word
- Nabila: noble and honourable
- Fatimah: a woman who weans a child
- Ruwaida: slowly and gently
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Interpretation
May the woman who weans a child embody nobility and affection.Meaning of each word
- Alya: eminence, elevated rank
- Fatimah: a woman who weans a child
- Ulfa: affection and closeness
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Rahmayani Fatimah Mutmainnah
Interpretation
May the woman who weans a child be compassionate and tranquil.Meaning of each word
- Rahmayani: affection and mercy
- Fatimah: a woman who weans a child
- Mutmainnah: tranquil, assured at heart
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Interpretation
A woman who weans a child, pictured as a radiant, friendly companion.Meaning of each word
- Dhia: light, radiance
- Fatimah: a woman who weans a child
- Rafika: female friend, kindly companion
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Interpretation
May the woman who weans a child shine brightly with goodness.Meaning of each word
- Zahra: radiant and luminous
- Fatimah: a woman who weans a child
- Khoirun: goodness, something good
Fatimah as a last name
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Sakinah Fatimah
Interpretation
May the woman who weans a child experience deep inner peace.Meaning of each word
- Sakinah: inward serenity
- Fatimah: a woman who weans a child
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Khairunnisa Fatimah
Interpretation
May the woman who weans a child become the foremost woman.Meaning of each word
- Khairunnisa: the foremost of women
- Fatimah: a woman who weans a child
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Shafa Fatimah
Interpretation
May the woman who weans a child embody clarity within herself.Meaning of each word
- Shafa: clear; pure
- Fatimah: a woman who weans a child
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Khairunnisa Afifah Fatimah
Interpretation
May the woman who weans a child become foremost while preserving her honor.Meaning of each word
- Khairunnisa: the foremost of women
- Afifah: chaste, preserving personal honor
- Fatimah: a woman who weans a child
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Ulfa Fatimah
Interpretation
May the woman who weans a child enjoy closeness and affection.Meaning of each word
- Ulfa: affection and closeness
- Fatimah: a woman who weans a child
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Rania Fatimah
Interpretation
A picture of a woman weaning a child and looking with close attention.Meaning of each word
- Rania: one who gazes intently
- Fatimah: a woman who weans a child
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How to pronounce Fatimah
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /fatimah/ |
| Arabic script | فاطمة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥ꦳ꦠꦶꦩꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮖᮒᮤᮙᮂ |
Is Fatimah a girl’s name?
Yes, Fatimah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Fatimah ranks #38 among girl names in our data sample (123 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 Fatimah
- Fatmah♀One who weans a child
- Fatima♀One who weans a child
- Fatinah♀Captivating, charming
- Fadilah♂♀Virtue, moral excellence
- Fatma♀One who weans a child
- Faridah♀Unique, without equal
- Faizah♀Successful in attaining victory
- Fatonah♀Intelligence, mental acuity
- Fathiyah♀Associated with success and victory
- Faiqah♀Outstanding, surpassing others
Famous people named Fatimah
- Fatimah Hasan Delais · b. 1915
- Fatimah Batrisyia · b. 1982
- Andi Fatimah
- Andi Fatimah · b. 1970
- Andi Fatimah
- F. Fatimah Achid
- Fatimah · b. 1965
- Fatimah
- Fatimah
- Fatimah · b. 2000
- Fatimah · b. 1985
- Fatimah · b. 1984
FAQ about the name Fatimah
What is the meaning of Fatimah?
Fatimah 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 Fatimah a girl’s name?
Yes, Fatimah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Fatimah?
Fatimah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Fatimah in the Quran?
Fatimah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Fatimah have?
Fatimah has 3 syllables (Fa-ti-mah) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Fatimah?
Fatimah ranks #38 among girl names in our data sample (123 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Fatimah?
Other spellings: Fathimah.
What full names go well with Fatimah?
Some ideas: Fatimah Rizkia; Kamilah Fatimah Sakinah; Sakinah Fatimah.
Famous people named Fatimah?
Notable people named Fatimah include Fatimah Hasan Delais, Fatimah Batrisyia, Andi Fatimah.
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