Fatoumata

Fatoumata is a West African form of the Arabic name Fatima. This name carries the meanings 'the weaning one,' 'the abstinent one,' and 'the renouncing one.'

What does the name Fatoumata mean?

Fatoumata represents a West African variant of the Arabic name Fatima. The meanings include 'the weaning one,' 'the abstinent one,' and 'the renouncing one.' The name gained particular prominence in the Muslim world through the daughter of the Prophet Mohammed, named Fāṭima Zahrā. In this context, Fatoumata can also be interpreted as 'the radiant Fatoumata' or 'the luminous Fatoumata.' The origin of the name lies in the Arabic language and is derived from the term fatama, which means 'to wean,' 'to abstain,' 'to refrain,' 'to live abstinently,' and 'to wean off.' In Arabic and Muslim cultures, Fatoumata is one of the most sought-after girls' names. Other variants include Fatimah, Fatime, Fatimeh, Fatema, Fatemah, Fatemeh, Fatma, Fadma, Fatos, Fatimetu, and Fatou.

Where does the name Fatoumata come from?

Fatoumata is an Arabic-influenced female first name that means 'the weaning one.' The etymology consists of the Arabic word 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 languages in which the name appears are Swahili and West African languages.

How do you pronounce Fatoumata?

The sound and pronunciation of Fatoumata: The name Fatoumata has four syllables and a wide-ranging rhythm. In German pronunciation, it is typically pronounced as 'Fa-tou-ma-ta' [fatumaˈta]. The name begins with an open A sound that radiates a certain presence. The middle syllables create a gentle, melodic movement through the vowel sequence. The open ending 'a' ensures a harmonious sound. Thus, Fatoumata conveys a melodious and feminine aura - traditional, powerful, and expressive.

When is the name day of Fatoumata?

The name day for Fatoumata is celebrated on May 13.

Popularity

In Germany, Fatoumata is among the sought-after first names. Currently, it ranks 801st on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2023 with the 713th place. Over the last ten years, Fatoumata has been used as a first name approximately 400 times, placing it at 1,002nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,168th.

Nicknames & pet names

Fatou

Famous people

• Fatoumata Baldé (Guinean footballer)
• Fatoumata Coulibaly (Ivorian footballer)
• Fatoumata Diarra (Malian footballer)
• Fatoumata Diawara (musician from Ivory Coast)
• Fatoumata Tambajang (Gambian politician)