Fatema
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Fatema
The name 'Fatema' means "one who weans" or "captivating" and derives from the Arabic root *f-ṭ-m* (ف-ط-م), referring to weaning a child from breastfeeding.
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Etymology
The name 'Fatema' means "one who weans" or "captivating" and derives from the Arabic root *f-ṭ-m* (ف-ط-م), referring to weaning a child from breastfeeding. It is primarily used in Islamic cultures, most notably as the name of Fatima, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, who is a central figure in Shia and Sunni traditions.
Fatema currently ranks #6,399 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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