Fatima
f(a)-ti-ma
US Popularity:721
Origin:Arabic
Meaning:Daughter of the prophet; To abstain; To wean
Fatima is a feminine name of Arabic origin, meaning "daughter of the Prophet" and "to abstain" or “to wean.” This gorgeous name is a shining light in Muslim homes, with many parents naming their bundle of joy after the Prophet Muhammad's daughter. According to the Qur'an, Fatima was one of the four perfect women and was the only child of Muhammed to bear children. Fatima is often considered the Muslim equivalent of Christianity's Virgin Mary and a leading feminine figure to aspire to. A source of luminosity and enchantment for parents, this baby name's positive sentiments will remind baby Fatima of their strong roots and powerful presence.
Fatima Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Fatima is currently #235 on The Bump
Girl:Fatima is currently #104 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Fatima is currently #721 in U.S. births
Girl:Fatima is currently #258 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#721
in 2022
+ 54
from 2021
Sources
Quranic Names, Fatima
Name Doctor, Fatima
Behind the Name, Fatima, December 2022
WordSense, Fatima
Britannica, Fatima
Online Etymology Dictionary, Fatimid, September 2017
Ancestry, Fatima Family History
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