Fatimah
Meaning of Fatimah
Originating from Arabic, the name Fatimah is a popular choice for baby girls. It is pronounced as fah-TEE-muh (/fɑːˈtiːmə/) in Arabic. The name has various variations, but the most commonly used one is Fatima. Fatimah holds significant cultural and historical associations. In Islamic tradition, Fatimah was the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad and his wife Khadijah. She is highly revered and holds a special place in Muslim culture. Over the years, Fatimah has gained popularity in the United States, with consistent occurrences since at least 1959. While its ranking may vary year by year, it remains a beloved choice among parents looking for a beautiful and meaningful name for their daughters.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as fah-TEE-muh (/fɑːˈtiːmə/)
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Notable People Named Fatimah
| Fatimah Tuggar is a Nigerian-born interdisciplinary artist based in the United States, known for using collage and digital technology to challenge dominant narratives of gender, race, and technology. |
| Fatimah Asghar is a South Asian American poet, director, and screenwriter known for co-creating and writing the Emmy-nominated web series Brown Girls, as well as having their work featured in various publications such as Poetry, Gulf Coast, and BuzzFeed Reader. |
| Fatimah Baeshen - Fatimah Salem A. Baeshen is a Saudi-American official who has worked for the Saudi government. |
| Fatimah Lateef - Fatimah binte Abdul Lateef is a Singaporean former politician who served as a Member of Parliament representing the Geylang Serai ward of Marine Parade GRC from 2006 to 2020. |
| Fatimah Abbas Waheeb Al-Kaabi is an Iraqi sports shooter who competed in the women's 10 metre air pistol event at the 2020 Summer Olympics. |
