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Names That Mean Abstains

Nameberry
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
  1. Fatima

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "a woman who abstains"

    • Description:

      Captivating and gorgeous, powerful but with gentle sounds, Fatima is a popular name of Arabic origin. In the Quran, she is one of the Prophet Muhammad's daughters, and the wife of Ali, the forth ruler of the Muslim world. Fatima is regarded as the ideal example of a Muslim women, which makes it a favorite among Muslim parents.
  2. Fanta

    • Origin:

      Mande from Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "captivating, a woman who abstains"

    • Description:

      A West African version of the Arabic name Fatima, also used by diaspora communities, e.g. in France.

  3. Fatoumata

    • Origin:

      West African variation of Fatima, Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "captivating, a woman who abstains"

    • Description:

      Fatima, a popular Muslim name, was a daughter of Muhammad and one of the four perfect women of the Quran. Fatoumata and its short form Fatou are West African variations.
  4. Fatou

    • Origin:

      West African variation of Fatima, Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "captivating, a woman who abstains"

    • Description:

      Fatou and its long form Fatoumata are variations of the popular Muslim name Fatima, who was one of four perfect women cited by the Quran.