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Why parents love Fatima- Fatima al-Zahra is one of the most venerated women in Islam.
- The Portuguese shrine makes it sacred in Catholic tradition too.
- Three syllables with a warm, rhythmic sound: FAH-tih-mah.
- It bridges Islamic and Christian heritage uniquely.
- The meaning captivating/one who abstains carries both beauty and strength.
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The vibe of Fatima
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Origin & history of Fatima
Arabic فَاطِمَة (Fāṭimah, one who abstains/weans)
→ English Fatima
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Arabic / Portuguese / Urdu / Bosnian roots
Fatima comes from the Arabic Fāṭimah, meaning one who abstains or one who weans. Fatima al-Zahra (c. 605–632 AD) was the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad and his wife Khadija, the wife of Ali, and the mother of Hassan and Hussein. She is one of the most venerated women in Islam. The Portuguese village of Fátima became one of Catholicism's most important pilgrimage sites after three shepherd children reported visions of the Virgin Mary in 1917 — the village itself was named after a Moorish princess. The name is popular across the Muslim world and among Catholics.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: 7th century — Fatima al-Zahra (c. 605–632 AD), daughter of the Prophet Muhammad.
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Today
Fatima remains a beloved choice, ranking #334 in the US. 38,052 babies have been named Fatima since 1919.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Encyclopaedia of Islam, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Fatima?
2006
peak year
Fatima reached its widest reach during the early 2000s. In 2006, 1,515 babies received the name (ranked #228). In the present decade it sits around #334, with about 955 babies given the name annually. Fatima's usage has held roughly steady recently. The all-time total comes to roughly 38,052 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
1,515
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #228)
(ranked #228)
955
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
9,550
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
38,052
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Fatima5
Life path number
The Adventurer
Freedom, adventure and curiosity.
Fatima's Life Path 6 is the nurturer's number — the prophetic mother. People named Fatima tend to be devoted, nurturing, and capable of bridging different worlds through love and faith.
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Bridges different worlds✦
Devoted nurturer◈
Prophetic depth◎
Sacred warmth♡
Faith that connectsF6
A1
T2
I9
M4
A1
Sum: 23 → Life path 5
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Personality of Fatima🌍
Free spirit
Adventure calls and they always answer.
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Electric energy
Things happen around them — exciting, unexpected.
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Adaptable
New situations are opportunities, never threats.
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Natural charmer
There's something magnetic about them.
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