Fatima
فاطمةFrom the Arabic root for weaning; traditionally interpreted as someone kept away from evil
Girl namesMeaning of Fatima
From the Arabic root for weaning; traditionally interpreted as someone kept away from evil
About the name Fatima
Fatima is the feminine active participle of the Arabic verb for weaning a child. “Kept away from evil” is a traditional religious interpretation rather than the literal meaning of the verb. The name is also associated with Fatima, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad; families may distinguish the linguistic root from that historical connection.
At a glance
- Usage
- Girl names
- Origin
- Arabic
- First Arabic letter
- ف
- Arabic letters
- 5
- Pronunciation guide
- Fatima
How to write and say Fatima
- In Arabic
- فاطمة
- In Latin letters
- Fatima
This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.
Why consider the name Fatima?
- The name offers a clear distinction between its Arabic root and its historical association with the Prophet Muhammad’s daughter.
- Check the Latin spelling used in your country’s official records; Fatima is the form shown here.
- If a religious interpretation matters to your family, treat it as tradition rather than the literal translation of the root.
Questions about Fatima
What does Fatima mean?
From the Arabic root for weaning; traditionally interpreted as someone kept away from evil
How do you write Fatima in Arabic and Latin letters?
The forms shown here are فاطمة in Arabic and Fatima in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.
Are there other spellings of Fatima?
We have not recorded a verified alternative spelling yet. Transliteration can still vary between languages.
How is Fatima pronounced?
Our approximate guide is Fatima. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.
Why do sources explain the meaning of Fatima differently?
The linguistic derivation comes from the Arabic verb for weaning. The explanation about being kept away from evil is a traditional symbolic interpretation. These describe different aspects of the name.