Fathima
Meaning
form of Fatima, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad (traditionally, one who abstains); the -th- spelling is the standard Kerala romanization, a quiet marker of Mappila Muslim heritage from Kerala's coast
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Fathima has stayed rare in US records the whole time: no peak decade to name.
When you meet Fathima
Most people given the name Fathima in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
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