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Fatimatou

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Pronounced fah-tee-mah-TOO /ˌfɑː.ti.mɑːˈtuː/Medium

Meaning: A West African form of Fatima — most common in Senegal, Mali, Guinea and Mauritania, where French spelling gives the -tou ending. Fatima is the name of the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, deeply revered in Islam; the Arabic root is often read as 'one who weans' or 'one who abstains'. We note the sacred association respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: A West African form of Fatima — the Prophet's daughter (said 'fah-tee-mah-TOO'). Noted respectfully.
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Origin MediumArabic, West African
MeaningA West African form of Fatima — most common in Senegal, Mali, Guinea and Mauritania, where French spelling gives the -tou ending. Fatima is the name of the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, deeply revered in Islam; the Arabic root is often read as 'one who weans' or 'one who abstains'. We note the sacred association respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#13978 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 67

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200620062024

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

Fatimatou is how Fatima is commonly written in French-speaking West Africa — Senegal, Mali, Guinea, Mauritania. Fatima was the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad and is among the most honored women in Islam; her name is usually read from an Arabic root meaning 'to wean' or 'to abstain'. The name is carried with reverence, which we note respectfully (said 'fah-tee-mah-TOO').

It is widely used in West Africa but appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare here, heritage-rich, and revered.

Did you know? Across Senegal, Mali and Guinea, Fatima is often written Fatimatou, the French spelling giving it a soft -tou ending. The name honors the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, revered throughout Islam, which we note respectfully (said 'fah-tee-mah-TOO').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Fatimatou — West African (French-spelling) form of Fatima; daughter of the Prophet

Variations

FatimaFatoumataFatimata

Nicknames

FatouFatiTou

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fatimatou mean?

Fatimatou is a West African form of Fatima, the name of the Prophet Muhammad's daughter; the Arabic root is often read as 'one who weans; one who abstains'.

How do you pronounce Fatimatou?

It's said fah-tee-mah-TOO /ˌfɑː.ti.mɑːˈtuː/ — four syllables, stress on the last.

Is Fatimatou a boy or girl name?

Fatimatou is a girl's name.

How popular is Fatimatou?

Fatimatou is widely used in West Africa but rare for girls in the U.S.

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