Fatou

Meaning of Fatou

Fatou is a beautiful and unique name for baby girls. This name originates from the Wolof language, spoken primarily in Senegal and Gambia. In Wolof, Fatou is pronounced as fa-TOO (/fa'tu/). It is also worth noting that this name has variations such as Fatima and Fatu.

Fatou carries with it a rich cultural heritage and is associated with qualities such as strength, resilience, and beauty. This name has been gaining popularity in recent years in the United States of America, with an increasing number of parents choosing to bestow this name upon their newborn daughters.

According to data for newborns in the United States, the name Fatou has consistently ranked among the top 500 names over the past three decades. While its popularity has fluctuated slightly over the years, it remains a cherished choice for many parents seeking a meaningful and distinctive name for their little ones.

If you are looking for a name that reflects cultural diversity and carries a touch of elegance, then Fatou might be the perfect choice for your baby girl.

Pronunciation

Wolof

  • Pronunced as fa-TOO (/fa'tu/)

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Notable People Named Fatou

Fatou Bom Bensouda is a Gambian lawyer and former Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) who currently serves as the Gambian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.
Fatou Diome is a renowned French-Senegalese writer famous for her best-selling novel The Belly of the Atlantic, published in 2001, and known for exploring immigrant life in France and the relationship between France and Africa.
Fatou Mass Jobe-Njie is a prominent Gambian politician who held the position of Minister of Tourism and Culture and served as ambassador to Malaysia.
Fatou N'Diaye, a Senegalese actress born in 1980 in Saint-Louis du Sénégal, has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry.
Fatou Keïta is an Ivorian writer known for her children's books and novels.
Fatou Ndaga Dieng is a former Mauritanian sprint athlete and a member of the Mauritania National Olympic and Sports Committee.
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