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.

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