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Fotima

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How to Pronounce Fotima

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 (2025)#12333 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 90
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420122025

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

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

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Frequently Asked

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.

How do you pronounce Fotima?

It's said FOH-tee-mah /ˈfoʊ.ti.mɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

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.

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