Fatema

Fatema is a female first name that is primarily used as a Persian variant of the Arabic name Fatima. The name carries the meanings "the Abstainer" and "the Weaner."

What does the name Fatema mean?

Fatema is a girl's name that is primarily known in Persian cultures as a variation of the Arabic name Fatima. It carries the meanings "the Abstainer" and "the Weaner." In the Muslim world, the name gained particular fame through Fāṭima Zahrā, the daughter of the Prophet Mohammed. Therefore, it can also be attributed the meaning "the Radiant Fatima" or "the Shining Fatima." The origins of the name lie in Arabic and derive from the word fatama, which means "to wean," "to abstain," or "to live abstinently." Fatema has always been one of the most popular girl's names in the Arab and Muslim world. Other variants include Fatimah, Fatime, Fatimeh, Fatemah, Fatemeh, Fatma, Fadma, Fatos, Fatimetu, Fatou, and Fatoumata.

Where does the name Fatema come from?

The origin of the name Fatema is Arabic and means "the Abstainer." The word is composed of the Arabic components fatama, which means "to wean," "to abstain," "to refrain," "to live abstinently," and "to wean off," as well as fatima, which refers to a woman who weans her child from breast milk. The name is common in both Arabic and Persian.

How do you pronounce Fatema?

The pronunciation of Fatema is three syllables and clearly structured. Typically, the name is pronounced as "Fa-te-ma" [faˈteːma]. It begins with an open "Fa," which conveys a certain presence. The stressed middle syllable brings brightness to the sound, while the concluding "-ma" gently rounds it off. Overall, Fatema sounds dignified, calm, and melodically balanced.

When is the name day of Fatema?

The name day for Fatema is celebrated on May 13.

Popularity

In Germany, Fatema is among the most sought-after girl's names. The name currently ranks 1,740th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2017, reaching 1,342nd place. In the last ten years, Fatema has been given as a first name about 140 times, placing it 2,004th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,239th.

Nicknames & pet names

Fati

Similar first names

Famous people

• Fatema Hameed Gerashi (swimmer)
• Fatema Mernissi (Moroccan writer)