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Fatima

FAH-tee-muh

Fatima (name) means a feminine given name of Arabic origin, borne by the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad. Example: “Fatima is one of the most common given names among Muslim women.”

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A feminine given name of Arabic origin, borne by the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad.

"Fatima is one of the most common given names among Muslim women."

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Etymology

From Arabic فَاطِمَة (fāṭima). The name Fatima is from the Arabic root f-t-m (lit. 'to wean') and signifies the Shia belief that she, her progeny, and her adherents (Shi'a) have been spared from hellfire. Alternatively, the word Fatima is associated in Shia sources with Fatir (lit. 'creator', a name of God) as the earthly symbol of the divine creative power.

Origin: Arabic

Synonyms

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Fati Tima Fatema Fatimah Fatma

Rhymes for Fatima

Ima lima sima Dima Mima prima Shima Jemima Kojima Tajima Oshima Cosima

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Fatima” mean?

The word “Fatima” means a feminine given name of Arabic origin, borne by the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad.

How do you pronounce “Fatima”?

“Fatima” is pronounced FAH-tee-muh (/ˈfɑ.ti.mə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Fatima” in a sentence?

Here is “Fatima” used in a sentence: “Fatima is one of the most common given names among Muslim women.”

What part of speech is “Fatima”?

“Fatima” is a name.

Is “Fatima” a common word?

“Fatima” is an uncommon word in modern English.