Fatima
فاطمة
From the Arabic root meaning to abstain or wean: "one who abstains".
Meaning and origin
One of the most significant names in Islamic tradition, borne by Fatima, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad.
How to pronounce Fatima
| Arabic | FAH-tih-mah /ˈfɑːtɪma/ |
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