What is the origin of the name Fotima?

Fotima is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Fotima?

Fotima is currently ranked #7007 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Fotima?

Fotima is pronounced fah-TEE-mah.

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GirlArabic

Fotima

fah-TEE-mah

Popularity

#7007

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

Peak Year

#16 in 2024

First Recorded

2012

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Fatima, an Arabic name meaning 'one who abstains' or 'captivating'. Fatima was the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad.

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Fati Tima

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Numerology

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Nicknames

Fati Tima

Spelling Variations

Fatima Fatimetu

Similar Names

Aisha Zahra Safiya Aaliyah Samira

Personality Traits

PiousKindCompassionateRespected

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