Name meaning
Fatima
Weaned from milk; a pure person kept apart from evil.
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Name meaning and origin
Fatima comes from the root "fətm" in Arabic: meaning "to cut, to separate". In classical Islamic sources the name's meaning is interpreted as "a pure woman kept away from evils and the fire of Hell" (Tirmidhi, 3804).
The greatest bearer of the name: Fatima az-Zahra, daughter of our Prophet (PBUH), married to Ali (RA) and called the mistress of the women of Paradise. For this reason, Fatima is considered blessed both as a name mentioned in the Quran and as a Companion's name.
Name details
- Gender
- Girl's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 6
- Appears in the Quran
- Yes
- Variants
- Fatma, Fatimat
- Pronunciation
- fɑːˈtʰi.me
Notable people with this name
Fatima az-Zahra (r.a)
The daughter of our Prophet (peace be upon him), the wife of Ali (may Allah be pleased with him), the mother of Hasan and Husayn: the leader of the women of Paradise.
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Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Fatima?
Fatima means "weaned from milk", "a pure woman kept away from evils".Is the name Fatima mentioned in the Quran?
It is not mentioned directly by name, but as the daughter of our Prophet (PBUH) it appears many times in the hadiths and is counted among the most blessed girl names.Are Fatima and Fatma the same name?
Yes, Fatma is the Turkic-Azerbaijani variant of the name; the root and meaning are the same.