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How to Pronounce Fatima

Fatima (Fatima)

Female · Arabic

How to Pronounce Fatima

The stress is on the second syllable.

This name is commonly found in Arabic-speaking regions.

Arabic names have distinct sounds that differ from English.

Fatima means "One who weans"—a Arabic name with a rich history.

Fatima has 3 syllables: FAH-tee-mah.

Common spellings include Fatma, Fátima—all pronounced the same as Fatima.

Phonetic Spelling of Fatima

The phonetic spelling of Fatima is:

FAH-tee-mah
IPA
/ˈfɑːtɪmə/

Fatima Pronunciation (Audio)

Listen to the name pronunciation audio for Fatima below.

Origin and Meaning of Fatima

Fatima is a Arabic name meaning "One who weans". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, BE, BG, Bahrain, BN, BO, BR, BW, Canada, CH, CL, CM, CN, CO, CR, CY, CZ, DE, DK, Algeria, EC, Egypt, ES, FI, France, GB, GE, GH, GR, GT, Hong Kong, HN, HR, HU, ID, IE, IL, India, Iraq, Iran, IS, Italy, JO, JP, Kuwait, KZ, Lebanon, LT, LU, Libya, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, MO, MT, MU, MV, MX, Malaysia, Morocco, Nigeria, Netherlands, NO, Nigeria, Oman, PA, PE, PH, PK, PL, PR, PS, PT, Pakistan, Qatar, RS, RU, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, SE, Singapore, SI, SV, Syria, Saudi Arabia, TM, TN, Turkey, TW, United States, UY, United Arab Emirates, United States, Yemen, South Africa. Arabic origin

Common Mispronunciations of Fatima

  • Avoid stressing the wrong syllable—the correct Arabic pronunciation emphasizes FAH-tee-mah
  • Don't anglicize the sounds; Fatima should be pronounced with its original Arabic phonetics
  • "Fatma" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as Fatima
  • "Fátima" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as Fatima

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce Fatima?
Fatima is pronounced FAH-tee-mah.
What is the correct pronunciation of Fatima?
The correct pronunciation of Fatima is FAH-tee-mah. (IPA: /ˈfɑːtɪmə/)
Is Fatima a Arabic name?
Yes, Fatima is a Arabic name meaning "One who weans".
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