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Fatemeh is a female first name, regarded as the Iranian or Persian variant of the Arabic name Fatima.
What does the name Fatemeh mean?
The name Fatemeh is considered the Iranian or Persian form of Fatima. Its literal meaning is 'the Abstinent' or 'the Renouncing'. The name became particularly well-known in Muslim culture through Fāṭima Zahrā, the daughter of the Prophet Mohammed. In this context, Fatemeh can also be interpreted as 'the radiant Fatima' or 'the shining Fatima'. The name originally comes from Arabic and is derived from the word fatama, which means 'to wean', 'to abstain', 'to refrain', 'to live abstinently', and 'to wean off'. In the Arabic and Muslim world, the name has always been one of the most popular names for girls. Other variants include Fatimah, Fatime, Fatimeh, Fatema, Fatemah, Fatma, Fadma, Fatos, Fatimetu, Fatou, and Fatoumata.
Where does the name Fatemeh come from?
The origin of the name Fatemeh is Arabic and means 'the Abstinent'. The Arabic terms 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, are the roots of the name. It is used in Iranian and Persian language areas.
How do you pronounce Fatemeh?
The pronunciation of Fatemeh is melodic and consists of three to four syllables. The name is pronounced as 'Fa-te-meh' [faːteˈmɛ], alternating between open and closed vowels. The gentle h at the end gives the name a light, breathing quality. Thus, Fatemeh sounds both sonorous and soft – warm at the beginning and calm at the end.
When is the name day of Fatemeh?
The name day for Fatemeh is celebrated on May 13.
Popularity
In Germany, Fatemeh is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 3,210th on the list of the most common female baby names. The name reached its highest ranking in 2008 at 933rd place. In the last ten years, Fatemeh has been given as a first name about 70 times, placing it at 3,114th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,859th.
Nicknames & pet names
Fati
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Frequently asked questions about the name Fatemeh
What is the origin of the name Fatemeh?
The name Fatemeh has Arabic roots and means 'the Abstinent'. It comes from the term 'fatama', which encompasses concepts like 'to wean', 'to abstain', and 'to refrain'.
What does the name Fatemeh mean?
Fatemeh is considered the Persian form of Fatima and can be literally translated as 'the Abstinent'. Additionally, the name is often associated with 'the radiant Fatima' or 'the shining Fatima'.
How popular is the name Fatemeh?
Fatemeh is one of the most popular girl names in the Arabic and Muslim world and is also frequently used in Iranian and Persian language areas.