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Fatouma
Pronounced fah-TOO-muh /fɑˈtuː.mə/Medium
Meaning: A West African (Mande) form of Fatima, the name of the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, deeply honoured in Islam; the root touches 'one who abstains; weans.' Held with respect.Low
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History & Origin
Fatouma is a West African form of Fatima, an Arabic name revered in Islam for the Prophet Muhammad's daughter; its root touches 'one who abstains.' It reads dignified and warm, rare in the U.S. and common across the Sahel (said 'fah-TOO-muh').
It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in West African families. Rare, revered, and warm.
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What does the name Fatouma mean?
Fatouma is a West African form of Fatima, the Arabic name of the Prophet Muhammad's daughter, honoured in Islam.
How do you pronounce Fatouma?
It's said fah-TOO-muh /fɑˈtuː.mə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Fatouma a boy or girl name?
Fatouma is a girl's name.
How popular is Fatouma?
Fatouma is a rare name in the U.S.