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Fatimah

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Pronounced FAT-ih-muh /ˈfæt.ɪ.mə/High

Meaning: to wean a child, one who abstains from forbidden thingsHigh

In 30 seconds: Fatimah is one of Islam's most revered names meaning one who weans. The name of the Prophet Muhammad's daughter, it is among the most popular girls' names in the world.
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Origin HighArabic
Meaningto wean a child, one who abstains from forbidden things
U.S. rank (2024)#2305 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births80 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,608

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019592024

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

History & Origin

Fatimah is the most traditional Arabic spelling from the root fatama (to wean). Fatimah al-Zahra, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad and wife of Ali ibn Abi Talib, is one of the most honored women in Islamic history.

Fatimah and its variants (Fatima, Fatoumata) are among the most popular girls' names globally, used across the Arab world, Turkey, South Asia, and West Africa.

Did you know? Fatimah al-Zahra (c. 605–632 CE), daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, is venerated in both Sunni and Shia Islam. In Shia tradition she is one of the fourteen infallibles and her shrine in Medina draws millions of pilgrims.
Overall data confidence 95%
Wehr, Arabic-English Dictionary — reference for FatimahBehind the Name: Fatima — name etymology referenceEncyclopedia of Islam: Fatimah — reference for Fatimah

Variations

FatimaFatoumaFatoumataFatema

Nicknames

FatiTima

Famous Bearers

  • ★Fatimah al-Zahra (605–632)
    Daughter of the Prophet Muhammad and wife of Ali, highly venerated in both Sunni and Shia Islam.

If you like Fatimah…

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Khadijah— first wife of the Prophet, another revered name
Zainab— daughter of the Prophet whose name is widely given
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Frequently Asked

What does Fatimah mean?

Fatimah means one who weans or one who abstains, from the Arabic root fatama.

How do you pronounce Fatimah?

Fatimah is pronounced FAT-ih-muh (/ˈfæt.ɪ.mə/), with three syllables.

Is Fatimah a girl's name?

Yes, Fatimah is an exclusively feminine name, one of the most popular in the Islamic world.

How popular is the name Fatimah?

Fatimah and its variants rank among the most common girls' names globally across the Muslim world.