Fatimah

فَاطِمَة
/ fa-TEE-mah /
Gender
Girl
Origin
🇳🇬 Nigeria
Religion
Islam
First Seen
—
Trait
Devoted

Meaning & Etymology

One who weans

One who weans

Etymology

The name originates from the Arabic name Fāṭimah, which is derived from the Arabic root f-t-m meaning ‘to wean’ or ‘to abstain’.

Linguistic family: Afroasiatic > Chadic > West Chadic > A > A.1

Cultural context

Fatimah is a popular name among Hausa Muslims, reflecting the influence of Islam in the region. It is often given in honor of the Prophet Muhammad’s daughter, Fatimah al-Zahra.

Symbolism

The name symbolizes purity, strength, and the nurturing qualities of a mother, as it is associated with the act of weaning a child.

Religious reference

The name is derived from Fatimah, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad

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Famous People

Fatimah bint Muhammad

religious figure · Saudi Arabia · b. 605

Daughter of the Prophet Muhammad and a central figure in Islam.

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