Fatma
Meaning of Fatma
Fatma is a popular and timeless name for baby girls. It has origins in both Turkish and Arabic cultures, with variations such as Fatimah. In Turkish, it is pronounced as FAHT-mah (/ˈfɑt.mɑ/), while in Arabic, it is pronounced as FAT-mah (/ˈfæt.mɑ/). The name Fatma carries with it a sense of strength and femininity. It has been consistently chosen by parents over the years, ranking within the top 10,000 names in the United States. With its rich cultural heritage and beautiful sound, Fatma is an excellent choice for parents seeking a unique and meaningful name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
Turkish
- Pronunced as FAHT-mah (/ˈfɑt.mɑ/)
Arabic
- Pronunced as FAT-mah (/ˈfæt.mɑ/)
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Notable People Named Fatma
| Fatma Müge Göçek is a renowned Turkish sociologist and professor at the University of Michigan, known for her award-winning book Denial of Violence and her contributions to the field of sociology. |
| Fatma Kara Şahinbaş is a Turkish women's football midfielder who plays for Fenerbahçe in the Turkish Women's Football Super League and the Turkish national team. |
| Fatma Chamakh-Haddad, also known as Fatma Haddad-Chamakh, was a prominent Tunisian professor, philosopher, feminist, and activist. |
| Fatma Gül Sakızcan, also known as Fatmagül Sakızcan, is a Turkish handballer who plays as left wing for Üsküdar Bld. SK in the Turkish Super League and the Turkey national team. |
| Fatma Omar is a dominant Egyptian powerlifter who has won gold in the -56 kg category at four Summer Paralympics and four IPC Powerlifting World Championships. |
| Fatma Seher Erden, also known as Kara Fatma, was a notable female Turkish soldier and militia leader during the Turkish War of Independence. |
| Fatma Şahin is a Turkish chemical engineer and politician who served as the Minister of Family and Social Policies in the third cabinet of Erdoğan. |
| Fatma Aydemir is a renowned German author and journalist, celebrated for her award-winning novel Ellbogen (Elbow). |
| Fatma Serpil Alpman is a Turkish retired diplomat and former Ambassador of Turkey. |
| Fatma Kaplan Hürriyet is a Turkish lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Kocaeli before being elected as the Mayor of İzmit in the 2019 local elections. |
| Fatma Toptaş is a Turkish actress known for her work in film and television. |
| Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya is a Turkish politician and the Minister of Family and Social Policies, as well as the vice-chair of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) responsible for foreign affairs. |
| Fatma Koşer Kaya is a Dutch lawyer and politician of Turkish origin who has served as a member of the House of Representatives and an alderwoman in various Dutch municipalities. |
| Fatma Al-Nabhani is an Omani former tennis player. |
| Fatma Demir is a Turkish long-distance runner who competed in the 2020 World Athletics Half Marathon Championships and won the Istanbul Half Marathon. |
