Fatmata
/ fat-MAH-tah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Virtuous
Meaning & Etymology
Pure woman
Pure woman
Etymology
Derived from the Arabic name Fatimah, meaning ‘one who abstains’ or ‘pure’. The name is widely used among Muslim communities in West Africa.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Mande > Western Mande > Manding-Jogo > Susu-Jalonke
Cultural context
In Sierra Leone, Fatmata is a common name among the Susu people and is often given to signify purity and virtue, reflecting Islamic values.
Symbolism
The name symbolises purity, virtue, and adherence to Islamic values within the Susu community.
Religious reference
The name is a local variant of Fatimah, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad
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