Fatima
Meaning of Fatima
The name Fatima is a beautiful and historically rich choice for baby girls. Originating from the Arabic language, it means 'one who weans an infant' or 'one who abstains'. Fatima holds significant cultural and religious importance, particularly in Islamic tradition, as it was the name of Prophet Muhammad's beloved daughter, Fatimah Zahra. The name has also found prominence in various cultures across the globe. In Portuguese and Spanish-speaking countries, it is pronounced as fah-CHEE-mah and fah-TEE-mah respectively, while the Arabic pronunciation is also fah-TEE-mah. The name has maintained a steady presence in the United States over the years. It saw its highest popularity in 2006 when it ranked 228th with 1,515 occurrences. Variations of this timeless name include Fatimah. Whether chosen for its spiritual connotations or its melodic sound, Fatima remains a cherished name worldwide.
Pronunciation
Portuguese
- Pronunced as fah-CHEE-mah (/fa.ˈti.ma/)
Spanish
- Pronunced as fah-TEE-mah (/fa.ˈti.ma/)
Arabic
- Pronunced as fah-TEE-mah (/fa.ti.ma/)
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Notable People Named Fatima
| Fatima Whitbread is a British retired javelin thrower who set a world record and won multiple Olympic and World Championship medals. |
| Fatima Jinnah was a prominent Pakistani politician and the younger sister of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, who served as the Leader of the Opposition until her passing in 1967. |
| Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri is a Moroccan lawyer and politician, serving as the mayor of Marrakesh and the Minister of National Planning, Urban Planning, Housing, and Urban Policy. |
| Fatima Hamroush is a prominent ophthalmologist and Libyan politician. |
| Fatima Shaik is an Indian-American and African-American author and former daily journalist known for exploring contemporary social issues, particularly the "African-American experience." |
| Fatima Zahra Tagnaout is a Moroccan professional footballer known for her role as a midfielder for AS FAR and the Morocco women's national team. |
| Fatima Surayya Bajia was a renowned Urdu novelist, playwright, and drama writer from Pakistan, honored with awards both domestically and internationally, including Japan's highest civil award, and known for her contributions to literature and the arts. |
| Fatima Farheen Mirza is an acclaimed American novelist known for her best-selling novel A Place for Us and was recognized as a "5 Under 35" honoree by the National Book Award Foundation. |
| Fatima Zakaria was a prominent editor for the Mumbai Times and The Times of India, as well as the editor of the Taj magazine for Taj Hotels. |
| Fatima Gailani is an Afghan political leader and women's rights activist, who previously served as president of the Afghan Red Crescent Society and was recognized as one of the BBC's 100 women of 2021. |
| Fatima Regragui was a renowned Moroccan actress. |
| Fatima Moreira de Melo is a former Dutch field hockey player and professional poker player of Portuguese descent, known for her successful international career and achievements in the sport. |
| Fatima Ibrahim Shema is a Nigerian humanitarian and former First Lady known for her resolute character and business acumen. |
| Fatima Sheikh was an Indian educator and social reformer, known as India's first Muslim woman teacher and a colleague of social reformers Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule. |
| Fátima Ptacek is an American actress, model, and human rights activist known for her roles in the film "Curfew" and as the voice of "Dora" in Nickelodeon's animated series. |
