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Fatima

Quick answerThe given name 'Fatima' means 'abundance' or 'multiplication' and is derived from the Arabic word 'fatimah,' which is a diminutive form of 'fat', meaning 'abundance' or 'multiplication'.

Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#330
TrendStable
Peak year2006
Syllables3
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureArabic, Urdu, Bosnian, Kyrgyz, Hausa, Portuguese, Spanish, Catalan, Azerbaijani
ReligionIslam
Letters6
Numerology5 Chaldean 1
Global rank#17

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Fatima

The given name 'Fatima' means 'abundance' or 'multiplication' and is derived from the Arabic word 'fatimah,' which is a diminutive form of 'fat', meaning 'abundance' or 'multiplication'.

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Etymology

The given name 'Fatima' means 'abundance' or 'multiplication' and is derived from the Arabic word 'fatimah,' which is a diminutive form of 'fat', meaning 'abundance' or 'multiplication'. The name 'Fatima' is commonly used in Islamic cultures and is the name of the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, considered a highly revered figure in Islam.

Fatima currently ranks #330 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.

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