Fatema
فاطمة
/ fa-TE-ma /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇲🇦 Morocco
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Devout
Meaning & Etymology
The one who weans
The one who weans
Etymology
The name derives from the Arabic root f-t-m, meaning ‘to wean’ or ‘to abstain’.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Semitic > Central Semitic > Arabic
Cultural context
In Morocco, Fatema is a highly respected name due to its association with Fatima Zahra, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, who is revered for her piety and wisdom.
Symbolism
The name symbolizes purity, devotion, and the nurturing spirit of motherhood.
Religious reference
The name is associated with Fatima Zahra, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, but no specific Quranic verse is referenced.
Related names
Famous People
Fatima al-Fihri
education · Morocco
Founder of the University of Al Quaraouiyine in Fes, the oldest existing, continually operating and first degree-awarding educational institution in the world.