Fathima
/fat-HI-a/ Western Female
Meaning & Origin
Fathima is a Western name meaning "Fathima is often interpreted as 'captivating' or 'one who abstains'. It can also mean 'daughter of the Prophet Muhammad'.". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, Bahrain, BR, Canada. The name Fathima is of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic root word 'Fatim' (فاطم) which means 'to abstain' or 'to wean'.
Quick Facts
Language Western
Gender Female
Phonetic fat-HI-a
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as fat-HI-a. Keep the original Western phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Fathima
- · Fatima al-Fihri - Founder of the University of Al-Qarawiyyin
- · Fatima Bhutto - Pakistani writer and columnist
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