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Fotima

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Fotima Pronunciation

Fotima is pronounced FOH-tee-mah /ˈfoʊ.ti.mɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Central Asian (Uzbek/Tajik) form of Fatima — from Arabic, 'one who abstains; the weaning one' — the name of the Prophet Muhammad's daughter; we note the sacred bearerLow

In 30 seconds: One who abstains; the weaning one: Fotima is the Central Asian Fatima. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'FOH-tee-mah').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningA Central Asian (Uzbek/Tajik) form of Fatima — from Arabic, 'one who abstains; the weaning one' — the name of the Prophet Muhammad's daughter; we note the sacred bearer

U.S. rank (2024)#7007 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 90

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Fotima is a Central Asian (Uzbek/Tajik) form of Fatima — from Arabic, 'one who abstains; the weaning one' — the name of Fatima, the beloved daughter of the Prophet Muhammad (we note the sacred bearer). A lyrical, devout name (said 'FOH-tee-mah').

In the U.S. it appears in Central Asian families. Rare, one-who-abstains at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Fatima means 'one who abstains; the weaning one' in Arabic — the name of the Prophet Muhammad's daughter — Fotima is the Central Asian form, lyrical and devout (we note the sacred bearer; said 'FOH-tee-mah').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Fatima — Central Asian form; sacred bearer noted

Variations

FatimaFotimaFatema

Themes & Styles

Arabic Muslim

If you like Fotima…

Fatima— the standard form

Fatema— a fellow spelling

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Halima— shares the -ma ending

Naima— shares Fotima's Arabic roots

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Fotima?

Fotima is pronounced FOH-tee-mah (/ˈfoʊ.ti.mɑ/). Press play above to hear Fotima said aloud.

How do you say Fotima?

Fotima is said FOH-tee-mah (/ˈfoʊ.ti.mɑ/). Press play above to hear Fotima said aloud.

What does the name Fotima mean?

Fotima is a Central Asian form of Fatima — Arabic 'one who abstains; the weaning one' (the Prophet's daughter). We note the sacred bearer.

Is Fotima a boy or girl name?

Fotima is a girl's name.

How popular is Fotima?

Fotima is a rare name in the U.S.