Fatma
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Fatma is a girl’s name of Arabic origin, meaning “Fatma is an Arabic name meaning 'abstaining' or 'weaning'. It is a highly revered name in Islam, as it was the name of the Prophet Muhammad's daughter.”. It currently ranks #9751 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2014.
What Fatma Means
“Fatma is an Arabic name meaning 'abstaining' or 'weaning'. It is a highly revered name in Islam, as it was the name of the Prophet Muhammad's daughter.”
The Story of Fatma
This name carries the weight of profound devotion and gentle strength, a revered name that has guided generations.
Fatma is a deeply significant Arabic name, meaning 'abstaining' or 'weaning,' but its true resonance comes from its association with Fatimah, the beloved daughter of the Prophet Muhammad. This name has been cherished and passed down through centuries across the Islamic world, from the Arabian Peninsula to North Africa and beyond. Its journey is one of faith, respect, and enduring maternal connection, carried by millions.
To hold your child and speak the name 'Fatma' is to connect with a lineage of profound reverence and quiet fortitude. You feel the gentle strength in its syllables, a sense of spiritual grounding that settles over you. Writing 'Fatma' on her birth certificate feels like inscribing a legacy of piety and compassion, a name that carries a blessing for your daughter’s path. It’s a name that speaks of inner peace and unwavering devotion.
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Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
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Peak Year
#35 in 2014
Total Births
824
First Recorded
1978
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