Fatimah

Arabic

"a woman who abstains"

Fatimah Origin and Meaning

The name Fatimah is a girl's name.

Fatimah is a feminine name of Arabic origin, meaning 'one who abstains' or 'captivating.' It holds significant importance in Islamic culture as it was the name of Prophet Muhammad's youngest daughter, who is highly revered in Islamic history. The name has various spelling variations including Fatima, Fatema, and Fatma. Fatimah remains consistently popular in Muslim communities worldwide and has gained recognition across diverse cultures. The name carries connotations of purity, strength, and spiritual significance. In recent years, it has maintained steady popularity in the United States among Muslim families while also being embraced by non-Muslim parents attracted to its melodious sound and rich cultural heritage.

Popularity of the name Fatimah

• 931 Unique 2023
• 357 England 2023

Famous People Named Fatimah

• Fatimah bint Muhammad youngest daughter of Prophet Muhammad
• Fatimah Busu Malaysian novelist
• Fatimah Hashim Malaysian revolutionary and politician
• Fatimah el Sharif, Queen consort of Idris of Libya
• Fatimah bint Asad mother of Ali bin Abi Talib, the fourth caliph of Islam
• Fatimah Abdullah Malaysian politician
• Fatimah Tuggar Nigerian,American artist
• Fatimah binte Abdul Lateef Singaporean politician
• Fatimah binte Sulaiman aka the Sultana of Gowa Singaporean merchant and philanthropist