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Fatma

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Pronounced FAHT-mah /ˈfɑt.mɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Turkish/Arabic form of Fatima — 'one who abstains; one who weans (her child)'; the name of the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad; we note the honored figureLow

In 30 seconds: One who abstains/weans: Fatma is the Turkish Fatima. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'FAHT-mah'). We note the honored figure.
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Origin LowTurkish, Arabic
MeaningA Turkish/Arabic form of Fatima — 'one who abstains; one who weans (her child)'; the name of the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad; we note the honored figure
U.S. rank (2025)#9050 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 835

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419782025

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

Fatma is a Turkish/Arabic form of Fatima — 'one who abstains; one who weans (her child)'; the name of the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad (we note the honored figure). A crisp, classic name (said 'FAHT-mah').

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish, Arab, and North African families. Rare, one-who-abstains at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Fatima means 'one who abstains/weans' — the name of the Prophet Muhammad's daughter — and Fatma is the Turkish/Arabic form, crisp and classic (we note the honored figure; said 'FAHT-mah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Fatma — Turkish form of Fatima

Variations

FatimaFatmehFatmah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fatma mean?

Fatma is a Turkish/Arabic form of Fatima — 'one who abstains; one who weans'; the name of the Prophet Muhammad's daughter. We note the honored figure.

How do you pronounce Fatma?

It's said FAHT-mah /ˈfɑt.mɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Fatma a boy or girl name?

Fatma is a girl's name.

How popular is Fatma?

Fatma is a very rare name in the U.S.

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