Meaning: One who weans; abstaining
The story
Fatima is an Arabic name connected with weaning or abstaining. Its strong Islamic association comes from the Prophet Muhammad’s daughter.
Nicknames
- Fati
- Tima
- Fafa
Spellings & variants
- Fatimah
- Fatma
- Fatemeh
Popularity
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In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Fatima comes from Arabic.
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