Fatima Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Fatima Name at a Glance

Name	Fatima
Meaning	Captivating. Daughter of the Prophet Muhammad; one of four perfect women mentioned in the Koran. The other three were Aisha; Khadijah; and Mary.
Origin	Arabic
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Fatima Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Fatima means “Captivating. Daughter of the Prophet Muhammad; one of four perfect women mentioned in the Koran. The other three were Aisha; Khadijah; and Mary”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Fatima Name Origin

Our database records Fatima under Arabic origin. Browse more Arabic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Fatima a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Fatima is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Fatima

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