Fatou
Western African · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Fatou
Fatou means "a woman who has given birth" or "mother" and derives from the Fula/Fulani language root *fatt* (to give birth).
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Etymology
Fatou means "a woman who has given birth" or "mother" and derives from the Fula/Fulani language root *fatt* (to give birth). The name is primarily used among Fulani and other West African ethnic groups, particularly in Senegal, Guinea, Mali, and the diaspora, with historical use predating Islamic adoption but now common in Muslim communities.
Fatou currently ranks #2,968 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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