Fatima
one who abstains or weans (Arabic)
Fatima is a arabic / spanish girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 130, with 52,259 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
one who abstains or weans (Arabic)
Rooted in the Arabic verb 'fatama' meaning to abstain or wean. In the predominantly Catholic Philippines, it is heavily associated with the Marian apparitions of Fátima, Portugal, while also remaining a revered name among Filipino Muslims.
Fatima is of Arabic origin, famously borne by the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad. In the Philippines, the name entered through two major streams: primarily nationwide via the Spanish Catholic Marian devotion to Our Lady of Fátima, and natively within Muslim Filipino communities in Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently used as part of compound names such as Maria Fatima or Mary Fatima. Common nicknames include Fhat, Timmy, or Fat.
Related forms
- Fatimah Arabic
- Fátima Spanish
- Fátima Portuguese
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Fatima with common surname pairs
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How do I use Fatima with two Filipino surnames?
Fatima is the given name. The full name is Fatima + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Fatima a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Fatima is number 130, with 52,259 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.