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Fatuma

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Pronounced fah-TOO-mah /fɑˈtu.mɑ/Medium

Meaning: Swahili/East African form of Fatima — from Arabic, 'weaned; one who abstains' — the Prophet's daughterMedium

In 30 seconds: Honored and warm: Fatuma is the Swahili Fatima — 'weaned; one who abstains'. Revered, soft, and lovely.
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Origin MediumArabic, Swahili
MeaningSwahili/East African form of Fatima — from Arabic, 'weaned; one who abstains' — the Prophet's daughter
U.S. rank (2025)#5785 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 577

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319912025

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

Fatuma is a Swahili and East African form of Fatima — from Arabic, 'weaned; one who abstains' (a name of the Prophet Muhammad's revered daughter). A warm, honored name across East Africa.

In the U.S. it appears in East African families. Rare, weaned-one-who-abstains at the root, and honored.

Did you know? Fatima ('weaned; one who abstains') was the beloved daughter of the Prophet Muhammad — Fatuma is its Swahili and East African form, deeply honored.
Overall data confidence 78%
References — Fatuma — Swahili Fatima

Variations

FatimaFatmaFadhuma

Nicknames

Fatu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fatuma mean?

Fatuma is the Swahili Fatima — Arabic 'weaned; one who abstains'.

How do you pronounce Fatuma?

It's said fah-TOO-mah /fɑˈtu.mɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Fatuma a boy or girl name?

Fatuma is a girl's name.

How popular is Fatuma?

Fatuma is a rare name in the U.S.

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