Ramatoulaye
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Ramatoulaye
Ramatoulaye is a feminine name derived from Arabic "Fatimah" combined with "Ramatou" or elements honoring the Prophet Muhammad, meaning "the compassionate one" or variant of Fatima with Islamic devotional elements.
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Etymology
Ramatoulaye is a feminine name derived from Arabic "Fatimah" combined with "Ramatou" or elements honoring the Prophet Muhammad, meaning "the compassionate one" or variant of Fatima with Islamic devotional elements. The name is predominantly used among West African Muslim communities, particularly in Senegal, Mali, and Guinea, with notable historical bearers including Ramatoulaye Fall, a prominent Senegalese independence activist and women's rights advocate.
Ramatoulaye currently ranks #9,952 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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