What is the origin of the name Fatema?

Fatema is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Fatema?

Fatema is currently ranked #6219 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Fatema?

Fatema is pronounced FAH-teh-mah.

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GirlArabic

Fatema

FAH-teh-mah

Popularity

#6219

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

885

Peak Year

#31 in 2023

First Recorded

1970

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Fatima, meaning "one who abstains" or "captivating". It is the name of the Prophet Muhammad's daughter.

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Fati Fay Ema

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Numerology

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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Fati Fay Ema

Spelling Variations

Fatima Fatma

Similar Names

Aisha Zahra Khadija Aaliyah

Personality Traits

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