Girl name
Fatinah name meaning
“captivating, charming”
Fatinah is a feminine name meaning captivating or charming, commonly linked to Arabic fātina, a feminine form carrying those meanings. The Latin spelling can also represent the distinct Arabic word faṭīna, meaning intelligent, giving this written form another possible source and meaning.
What does Fatinah mean?
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 Fatinah
Probably from Arabic fātina, the feminine form meaning captivating or charming. The Latin spelling can also represent faṭīna, meaning intelligent.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Fatinah in Islam and the Quran
Fatinah 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.
How to pronounce Fatinah
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /fatinah/ |
| Arabic script | فاتنة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥ꦳ꦠꦶꦤꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮖᮒᮤᮔᮂ |
Is Fatinah a girl’s name?
Yes, Fatinah is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Fatinah ranks #2,672 among girl names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Fatinah
- Fatimah♀A woman who weans a child
- Fatonah♀Intelligence, mental acuity
- Fadilah♂♀Virtue, moral excellence
- Faridah♀Unique, without equal
- Faizah♀Successful in attaining victory
- Fatmah♀One who weans a child
- Fatima♀One who weans a child
- Fatin♀Captivating, enchanting
- Fathonah♀Intelligence, mental acuity
- Fathiyah♀Associated with success and victory
- Fathimah♀A woman who weans a child
- Faiqah♀Outstanding, surpassing others
Names with related meanings
- Sri♀Splendor, beauty, prosperity
- Ayu♀Lovely, beautiful
- Indah♀Lovely, pleasing to behold
- Wulandari♀Beautiful moon
- Linda♀Beautiful, lovely
- Endah♀Beautiful, pleasing to the eye
- Asri♂♀Lovely and pleasing to behold
- Hasanah♀Good, beautiful
- Euis♀Beautiful, lovely
- Sundari♀Beautiful woman
- Zahra♀Radiant and luminous
- Zein♂♀Beauty, adornment
FAQ about the name Fatinah
What is the meaning of Fatinah?
Fatinah means captivating, charming. Probably from Arabic fātina, the feminine form meaning captivating or charming. The Latin spelling can also represent faṭīna, meaning intelligent.
Is Fatinah a girl’s name?
Yes, Fatinah is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Fatinah?
Fatinah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Fatinah in the Quran?
Fatinah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Fatinah have?
Fatinah has 3 syllables (Fa-ti-nah) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Fatinah?
Fatinah ranks #2,672 among girl names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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