Countries
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Fatima Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
Fatima is a popular girl name in 60 countries. Explore pronunciation, meanings, origins, and where this name appears most often.
Name Overview
Fatima is mostly used as a girl name in this dataset. Its best observed rank is #1, with an average rank of 8.3 across 60 ranked entries.
Fatima is associated with origins such as Arabic and meanings such as captivating, captivating; one who abstains, and captivating; one who abstains from wrong.
Fatima appears across 60 countries, especially in Africa, Asia, and Europe, including Afghanistan, Comoros, and Guinea-Bissau.
Common forms and related variants include Fátima, Fatiha, Fatima, Fatimah, Fatouma, and Fatoumata.
Pronunciation references include FAH-tee-mah, FAT-im-uh, and IPA /ˈfatimɐ/.
Best rank
#1
Used as
girl
Main origins
Arabic
Origins: Arabic
Common meanings: An Arabic name meaning 'one who abstains.' As the name of Prophet Muhammad's daughter, it is one of the most beloved and significant names in Islam.
Pronunciation samples: FAH-tee-mah, FAT-im-uh | IPA: /ˈfatimɐ/
Variants and aliases: Fátima, Fatiha, Fatima, Fatimah, Fatouma, Fatoumata
Regional Usage Summary
Africa
Asia
Europe
Central America