Fotima means “one who weans”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uzbek.
- Fotima is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uzbek.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Fotima mean?
Literal meaning
Fotima is a girl's name used in Uzbek. It means “one who weans”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Fotima in Uzbek
What does Fotima mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Fotima and Фотима (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “one who weans” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Fotima come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Fotima a Uzbek name?
Yes. Fotima is documented as a given name in Uzbek. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Fotima across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uzbek | FotimaLatin | Girl | same as above: “one who weans” | 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 Fotima
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fotima | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Фотима | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
Sibling names for Fotima
Names recorded for the same language (Uzbek) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Fotima rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MustafoBoy“chosen”same language (uzbek)
- QoʻrqmasBoy“fearless”same language (uzbek)
- BotakozGirl“eyes like a young camel”same language (uzbek)
- BəhruzBoy“fortunate”same language (uzbek)
- XadichaGirl“born early, premature child”same language (uzbek)
- MarjonaGirl“coral, small pearls”same language (uzbek)
- SafiyaGirl“pure, sincere”same language (uzbek)
- AsliddinBoy“essence of the faith”same language (uzbek)
Common questions about Fotima
What does the name Fotima mean?
Fotima means “one who weans”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uzbek.
Is Fotima a girl's or a boy's name?
Fotima is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Fotima come from?
Fotima is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Fotima?
Fotima is recorded for Uzbek. 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 Fotima have?
Fotima 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 with our editorial data; source texts are not copied.
- Wikipedia contributors. Fotima (ism) (uz.wikipedia.org). Wikimedia Foundation, revision 5462678. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: meaning agrees with Fotima (ism): weaned (child); listed as a uzbek given name in Fotima (ism)
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