Fatima (given name) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Fatimah |
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| Pronunciation | |
| Gender | Female |
| Origin | |
| Word/Name | Arabic |
| Meaning | one who weans an infant or one who abstains |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Fatimah, Fadime, Fatma, Fatme, Fatemeh, Fathama, Fadma, Fatna, Fatim |
Fatima is a popular girl's name that comes from the Arabic language. It means "one who weans an infant" or "one who abstains." This name is used in many parts of the world, especially where people speak Arabic or follow the Islamic faith.
Many important people in history have had this name. For example, the daughter of the Islamic prophet Muhammad was named Fatimah. In some Arabic countries, like Syria and Egypt, people often say the name as Fatma.
The name Fatima is also used by people who are not Muslim. A town in Portugal called Fátima was named after a Moorish princess. In 1917, something very special happened there: many people reported seeing a vision of the Virgin Mary. After this event, the name Fatima became very popular for girls, especially in countries where people speak Portuguese and Spanish.
Famous People Named Fatima
Many notable people, including politicians and journalists, share the name Fatima or its variations. Here are a few examples:
Fátima
- Fátima Báñez is a Spanish politician. She has also worked as an economist and a jurist (someone who studies law).
- Fátima Bernardes is a well-known journalist from Brazil. She is famous for her work in television.
- Fátima Choi is a politician from Macau, a special region in China.
Fatemeh
- Fatemeh Javadi is an Iranian politician. She served as the Vice President of Iran from 2005 to 2009.
