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Fatma

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Meaning

One who abstains, weans

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Sahabiyyah

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic فاطمة
Urdu فاطمہ
Persian فاطما
Bengali ফাতমা
Pashto فاطمه

Alternate Spellings

Graceful and timeless, the name Fatma is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'One who abstains, weans', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Fatma, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Fatma, a common Turkish rendering of Fatimah, comes from the Arabic root f-t-m, "to wean," referring to the Prophet ﷺ's daughter.

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic root ف-ط-م (f-ṭ-m, 'to wean'). Fatma means 'one who abstains, weans' - a common Turkish- and Balkan-influenced spelling of Fatima.

Islamic Significance

The Turkish and Levantine spelling of Fatima, honoring Fatima bint Muhammad, the daughter of the Prophet and wife of Ali.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.