Fatima
captivating
- Origin
- Arabic
- Religion
- Muslim
- Gender
- Girl
- Country
- Saudi Arabia
- Pronunciation
- FAH-tih-mah
- Popularity
- stable
About the name Fatima
Fatima is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning "captivating". It is most commonly used in Muslim families and is especially popular in Saudi Arabia.
Fatima was the Prophet's daughter and is one of the most honoured women in Islam. Unusually, the name also has a Catholic life of its own: Our Lady of Fátima refers to the Portuguese town, itself named after a Moorish princess, and Fátima is common in Portugal, Spain and Latin America. It is one of the very few names revered in both traditions.
Variants and spellings: Fatimah, Fatma, Fátima.
Popularity trend: Fatima has held a steady level of use rather than spiking or fading.
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Frequently asked about Fatima
- What does the name Fatima mean?
- Fatima means "captivating". It's a girl name of Arabic origin, most commonly used in Muslim families and popular in Saudi Arabia.
- Where does the name Fatima come from?
- Fatima originates from Arabic. On Babbloom it's classified in the Muslim naming tradition.
- Is Fatima a boy or girl name?
- Fatima is a girl name.