Muslim girl name
Fatima: name meaning
فاطمة
“One who abstains; captivating”
GirlGender
ArabicOrigin
NoIn the Qur'an
Fatimah az-Zahra, the Prophet's daughter.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Fatima mean?
Fatima (فاطمة) means "One who abstains; captivating". It is a Arabic name for a girl.
Is Fatima a Muslim name?
Yes. Fatima is used by Muslims around the world. Fatimah az-Zahra, the Prophet's daughter.
Is Fatima mentioned in the Qur'an?
Fatima is not mentioned in the Qur'an as a name, but its meaning is good, which is what matters in Islam.