Fatima

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Fatima

Gender: Feminine
Language: Arabic
Etymology:
Fatima is an Arabic name meaning “Abstainer” from “fatama” (to abstain), which also was used to refer to weaning infants.

History:
Fatima is an important Muslim name, for it belonged to Fatima bint-Muhammad (606-632), Muhammad's favorite daughter, Ali’s wife, and the mother of the Fatimid line of caliphs. As such, it has always been a popular name in Muslim circles.

Fatima is also occasionally found among Roman Catholics, in honor of the famous shrine in Fatima, Portugal.

Pronunciation: fat-tee-mah.

Alternates: Fatma.

Famous Bearers:
Religious Figures:
Fatima (616-633)
Daughter of Mohammed and wife of Ali.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.007 % named Fatima

Popularity of Fatima:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1970: N/A
1970-1980: 943rd most popular.
1980-1990: 724th most popular.
1990: 507th most popular.
1991: 528th most popular.
1992: 517th most popular.
1993: 473rd most popular.
1994: 506th most popular.
1995: 504th most popular.
1996: 490th most popular.
1997: 473rd most popular.
1998: 491st most popular.
1999: 385th most popular.
2000: 244th most popular.
2001: 227th most popular.
2002: 247th most popular.
2003: 242nd most popular.