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Faten

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Pronounced FAH-ten /ˈfɑː.tɛn/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Fatin/Faten, 'charming; captivating; alluring.' A graceful Arabic name.Low

In 30 seconds: Faten is an Arabic name meaning 'charming; captivating' (said 'FAH-ten'). Graceful and rare.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic Fatin/Faten, 'charming; captivating; alluring.' A graceful Arabic name.

U.S. rank (2015)#15110 ↘ Falling

2015 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1981

Total births (all-time)≈ 174

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Faten (also Fatin) is Arabic for 'charming; captivating.' It reads elegant and warm, rare in the U.S. and most familiar in Arabic-speaking families (said 'FAH-ten').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Arab families. Rare, graceful, and warm.

Did you know? Faten comes from the Arabic for 'charming; captivating; alluring' - a graceful, admiring name in the Arabic tradition (said 'FAH-ten').

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References - Faten — Arabic 'charming; captivating'

Variations

FatinFatinahFaaten

Nicknames

FatiTenny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Faten mean?

Faten is Arabic for 'charming; captivating; alluring.'

How do you pronounce Faten?

It's said FAH-ten /ˈfɑː.tɛn/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Faten a boy or girl name?

Faten is a girl's name.

How popular is Faten?

Faten is a rare name in the U.S.