Fatou
fah-TOO
Popularity
#2975
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
African
Total Births
1,167
Peak Year
#55 in 2024
First Recorded
1991
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Fatou is a West African name, particularly common in Senegal and Gambia. It means "born on Friday" in Wolof.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Fatou Bensouda
Gambian lawyer, former ICC Chief Prosecutor
Fatou Kandé Senghor
Senegalese photographer, writer, and curator
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