Girl · Arabic

Fatima

فاطمة

One who weans / abstains. Name of Fatima al-Zahra, daughter of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, called "Leader of the women of Paradise".

⭐ Sahaba

When you say Fatima, you echo a Arabic tradition rich in symbolism — a name that translates to One who weans / abstains. Name of Fatima al-Zahra, daughter of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, called "Leader of the women of Par… and feels especially fitting for a girl.

Fatima holds a special place because it is carried by a noble companion of the Prophet ﷺ — an honor in itself. Its meaning, One who weans / abstains. Name of Fatima al-Zahra, daughter of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, called "Leader of the women of Par…, adds an aesthetic layer that makes the name pleasant to say and dignified in writing.

Families pick Fatima because it lodges in memory effortlessly and honors Arabic heritage. The Prophet ﷺ encouraged choosing good names — a tradition this one carries with quiet grace.

📖 Linguistic card

Identity at a glance

Gender

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Girl

🌍 Origin

Arabic

🔤 Starts with

ف

📏 letter

5

🏷️ Categories

Female Companions Classic Names

☪️ Islamic provenance

⭐ A name of the noble companions

💡 Did you know?

Surprising facts

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Fatima is among the names of the Prophet's noble companions.

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Fatima has 5 letters — a balanced length that keeps it easy to pronounce and write.

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The name Fatima traces its origin to Arabic culture.

The Prophet ﷺ said: "On the Day of Judgement you will be called by your names and your fathers' names, so choose good names" (Abu Dawud).

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Fatima mean?

One who weans / abstains. Name of Fatima al-Zahra, daughter of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, called "Leader of the women of Paradise".

What is the origin of the name Fatima?

The name Fatima has Arabic origin.

Is Fatima a boy or girl name?

Fatima is traditionally a Girl name.

🌟 Famous people named

Notable namesakes

فاطمة الزهراء (605 – 632)

ابنة النبي محمد · شبه الجزيرة العربية

هي ابنة النبي محمد ﷺ وأحد أكثر الشخصيات تبجيلاً في التاريخ الإسلامي.

فاطمة الفهرية (800 – 880)

مؤسسة تعليمية · المغرب

هي مؤسسة جامعة القرويين في فاس، والتي تُعد أقدم جامعة لا تزال تعمل في العالم.

فاطمة المرنيسي (1940 – 2015)

كاتبة وعالمة اجتماع · المغرب

كاتبة وباحثة اجتماعية مغربية اشتهرت بأعمالها حول قضايا المرأة في الإسلام.

فاطمة ناعوت (1964)

شاعرة وكاتبة · مصر

شاعرة وكاتبة صحفية مصرية معروفة بمقالاتها الأدبية والسياسية.

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