Fathima
Indian (Muslim) · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Fathima
The name 'Fathima' means "one who weans" or "abstaining," derived from the Arabic root *f-ṭ-m* (ف ط م), and is most famously the name of the Prophet Muhammad's daughter.
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Etymology
The name 'Fathima' means "one who weans" or "abstaining," derived from the Arabic root *f-ṭ-m* (ف ط م), and is most famously the name of the Prophet Muhammad's daughter. It is primarily used in Islamic cultures worldwide, with particular reverence in Shia Islam as a central figure in the Prophet's household and a symbol of purity and virtue.
Fathima currently ranks #13,998 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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