Fatimah Name Meaning
The name Fatimah comes from Arabic roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Fatimah below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Fatimah Name Meaning
Arabic, Malay, IndonesianMeans "to abstain" in Arabic. Fatimah was a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad and the wife of Ali, the fourth caliph.
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