Indian name meaning
Fatima
♀ GirlFa·ti·ma · 3 syllables
Captivating; the Prophet's daughter
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Independent, original and driven — a natural starter who likes to lead rather than follow.
| F | a | t | i | m | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
8 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 1 = 19, then 1 + 9 = 10, then 1 + 0 = 1. So Fatima carries the name number 1.
About the name Fatima
Fatima is a girl's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “Captivating; the Prophet's daughter.”
Spoken aloud it is Fa·ti·ma — 3 syllables. Fatima turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fatima mean?
Fatima means “Captivating; the Prophet's daughter.” It is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Is Fatima a boy or a girl name?
Fatima is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Fatima?
Fatima is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Fatima?
Fatima has 3 syllables and is said as Fa·ti·ma.
What is the numerology number of the name Fatima?
In the Chaldean system, Fatima has the name number 1, “The Leader.”
Is Fatima a common name in India?
Fatima appears 5 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Fatima?
For a brother to Fatima, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Fahad, Faisal, Farhan or Irfan all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Fatima?
Garima, Mahima, Poornima or Pratima share Fatima's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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