Fatemeh
Persian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Fatemeh
Fatemeh (also spelled Fatimah) derives from the Arabic root meaning "one who abstains" or "the one who refrains," referring to abstinence from forbidden things.
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Etymology
Fatemeh (also spelled Fatimah) derives from the Arabic root meaning "one who abstains" or "the one who refrains," referring to abstinence from forbidden things. The name is primarily used in Islamic cultures and is most famously borne by Fatimah al-Zahra, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, who holds a prominent place in Islamic tradition and veneration.
Fatemeh currently ranks #17,422 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1978.
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