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Fatima

فاطمةIn Arabic

Meaning
One who separates or abstains; the Prophet's daughter Fatima al-Zahra
About the name
Fatima al-Zahra' (605/615-632) was a daughter of the Prophet and Khadija, wife of Ali and mother of Hasan and Husayn. The Prophet is said to have held her dearest to him. The name literally means 'one who separates or abstains'.
For
A girl
Origin
Arabic
Other spellings
Fatema, Fatim, Fatimah, Fatma

Islamic naming guidance

  • Recommended

Draft: not yet reviewed by a scholar. This is not a fatwa.

Name of a companion of the Prophet

Daughter of the Prophet and Khadija and wife of Ali; a name widely given in the Muslim world.

Confidence: high

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