Fatimə

Fatimə is a feminine name primarily used in Azerbaijan and some other Turkic-speaking regions. It is a variant transliteration of Fatima, a highly significant name in Islamic tradition. The name honors Fatima al-Zahra, the daughter of Prophet Muhammad, who is deeply revered in Islam. Fatimə means 'one who abstains' or 'the shining one' in Arabic. The slight spelling variation with the 'ə' (schwa) reflects the phonetic adaptation in Azerbaijani pronunciation. While not as internationally recognized as the Fatima spelling, Fatimə maintains popularity in its regions of origin, where it continues to be chosen for its beautiful religious and cultural significance, conveying wishes for a daughter to embody the admired qualities of strength, purity, and devotion associated with its namesake.

Pronounced fah-TEE-muh.