Fatimə means “one who weans”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Azerbaijani and Bashkir.
- Fatimə is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Azerbaijani and Bashkir.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Fatimə mean?
Literally: Arabic fāṭima
Literal meaning
Fatimə (Фатима) is a girl's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Azerbaijani and Bashkir. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic فَاطِمَة. The meaning has not yet been confirmed from the source word's own entry, so it is held for review.[1,2]
Fatimə in Azerbaijani and Bashkir
What does Fatimə mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Fatimə and Fatma. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “one who weans” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
What does Fatimə mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Фатима and Fatima (Wiktionary romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “one who weans” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[2]
Where does the name Fatimə come from?
Arabic, compound. From Arabic fāṭima.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic فَاطِمَة.[2]✓ Documented
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic فَاطِمَة.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Fatimə?
Fatimə is used as a given name in Azerbaijani and Bashkir. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Fatimə across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijani | FatiməLatin FatmaLatin, variant | Girl | same as above: “one who weans” | Documented[1] |
| Bashkir | ФатимаCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “one who weans” | Documented[2] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Fatimə
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Sibling names for Fatimə
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Fatimə rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ZagirBoy“clear, manifest”same language (bashkir)
- EhedBoy“one, alone, single, unique”same language (azerbaijani)
- BəxtiyarBoy“fortunate, lucky”same language (azerbaijani)
- MövsümBoy“season”same language (azerbaijani)
- ƏkbərBoy“greater”same language (azerbaijani)
- BiktimerBoy“strong as iron”same language (bashkir)
- AybənizGirl“moon-faced”same language (azerbaijani)
- ŞaiqBoy“eager, longing”same language (azerbaijani)
Common questions about Fatimə
What does the name Fatimə mean?
Fatimə means “one who weans”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Azerbaijani and Bashkir.
Is Fatimə a girl's or a boy's name?
Fatimə is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Azerbaijani: girls; Bashkir: girls.
Where does Fatimə come from?
Fatimə is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Fatimə?
Fatimə is recorded for Azerbaijani and Bashkir. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Fatimə spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Fatimə (Latin), Fatma (Latin), Фатима (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Fatimə have?
Fatimə has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Fatimə”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 89872891. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a female given name in the Azerbaijani section; listed as a female given name in the Azerbaijani section; etymology states: Ultimately from Arabic فَاطِمَة (fāṭima); headword of the Azerbaijani given-name entry (+1 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Фатима”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 88379522. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a female given name in the Bashkir section; listed as a female given name in the Bashkir section; etymology states: Borrowed from Arabic فَاطِمَة (fāṭima); headword of the Bashkir given-name entry (+1 more)
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