Fatma means “Fatima, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Fatma is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Fatma mean?
Literally: Arabic Fāṭima
Religious meaning
Fatma is the Turkish form of the Arabic name Fāṭima, the name of the Prophet Muhammad's daughter. It reached Turkish through Ottoman Turkish Fâtime.[1]
Fatma in Turkish
What does Fatma mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Fatma. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Fatima, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Fatma come from?
Arabic, borrowing. Inherited from Ottoman Turkish Fâtime, from Arabic Fāṭima.[1]✓ Documented
Is Fatma a Turkish name?
Yes. Fatma is documented as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Fatma across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | FatmaLatin | Girl | same as above: “Fatima, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad” | Documented[1] |
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 Fatma
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.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fatma[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Fatma
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Fatma rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MimozaGirl“mimosa flower”same language (turkish)
- UlualpBoy“exalted hero”same language (turkish)
- SehernazGirl“grace of dawn”same language (turkish)
- KoytakUnisex“hollow sheltered from the wind”same language (turkish)
- EsenerBoy“healthy, comfortable man”same language (turkish)
- AkdenizBoy“Mediterranean (white sea)”same language (turkish)
- AcunerUnisex“world-renowned man”same language (turkish)
- YalınalpUnisex“plain hero”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Fatma
What does the name Fatma mean?
Fatma means “Fatima, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Fatma a girl's or a boy's name?
Fatma is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Fatma come from?
Fatma is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Fatma?
Fatma is recorded for Turkish. 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 many syllables does Fatma have?
Fatma has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by our editors; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Fatma”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93000171. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: inherited from Ottoman فاطمه (Fâtime), from Arabic فَاطِمَة; classified as a female given name in the Turkish section; listed as a female given name in the Turkish section; female given name from Arabic (+1 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “فاطمة”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93328829. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Fatima, daughter of Muhammad and wife of Ali; also a female given name
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