Fatimata
Arabic · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Fatimata
The name 'Fatimata' means "one who weans" or "abstainer," derived from the Arabic root *f-ṭ-m* (ف-ط-م), and is a variant of Fatima.
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Etymology
The name 'Fatimata' means "one who weans" or "abstainer," derived from the Arabic root *f-ṭ-m* (ف-ط-م), and is a variant of Fatima. It is predominantly used in West African Muslim cultures, notably among the Hausa and Fulani peoples, and honors Fatima, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, a central figure in Islamic history.
Fatimata currently ranks #13,763 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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