"one who abstains, weaned"
Origin: Arabic
Language: English
Fatoumata
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A sacred West African name honoring the Prophet's daughter
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Meaning & Origin
"she who weans, one who refrains"
Origin: Arabic
Language: Arabic
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The Story of Fatoumata
Fatoumata is the West African (particularly Manding/Malinke) elaborated form of Fatima, the Arabic name meaning one who abstains from forbidden things or one who weans a child. It ultimately derives from the Arabic root f-t-m meaning to wean. Fatima bint Muhammad, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, is the most revered woman in Islam.
Fatoumata is one of the most common given names in Guinea, Mali, Senegal, and across the Manding-speaking diaspora. It remains extremely popular in West African communities worldwide.
Fatima/Fatoumata is revered as one of the most holy figures in Islam - daughter of the Prophet Muhammad and mother of Hasan and Husayn. In Shia Islam she holds particular veneration as Fatima al-Zahra (the luminous).
Historical Record
Fatoumata first appeared in US Social Security records in 1991.
Over 2,441 babies have been named Fatoumata in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Fatoumata is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #1,698 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Fatoumata Diawara is a celebrated Malian musician and actress who has brought West African music to global audiences
- Fatima/Fatoumata is consistently one of the top 10 most popular names in Muslim-majority countries worldwide
Fatoumata in Other Languages
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فاطمة
Bamana
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Fatoumata
Popularity Over Time
#1,698
Current Rank
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Hidden Gem
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Fatoumata
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Fatoumata Diawara
Musician
1982
Malian singer-songwriter and actress known for blending West African musical traditions with contemporary sounds
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Fatima bint Muhammad
Religious
Daughter of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the most revered women in Islamic history
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 5
- Popularity Rank
- #1,698
- Total SSA Count
- 120
- Cultural Origins
- West African Manding Fulani Wolof Guinean Malian
- Pronunciation
- Hard
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Low
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Common Nicknames
Fatou
Mata
Toma
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fatoumata
What does the name Fatoumata mean?
"one who abstains, weaned" (from Arabic). "she who weans, one who refrains" (from Arabic). Fatoumata is the West African (particularly Manding/Malinke) elaborated form of Fatima, the Arabic name meaning one who abstains from forbidden things or one who weans a child. It ultimately derives from the Arabic root f-t-m meaning to wean. Fatima bint Muhammad, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, is the most revered woman in Islam.
What is the origin of the name Fatoumata?
Fatoumata has Arabic, West African, Manding, Fulani, Wolof, Guinean, and Malian origins. In Arabic, it means "one who abstains, weaned". In Arabic, it means "she who weans, one who refrains".
Is Fatoumata a boy or girl name?
Fatoumata is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Fatoumata?
Fatoumata is currently ranked #1698 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Fatoumata?
Common nicknames for Fatoumata include Fatou, Mata, and Toma.
What are good middle names for Fatoumata?
Popular middle name pairings include Fatoumata Diallo, Fatoumata Bah, Fatoumata Camara, Fatoumata Keita, and Fatoumata Kouyate.
What are good sibling names for Fatoumata?
Names that pair well with Fatoumata as siblings include Mariama, Kadiatou, Ibrahim, Mamadou, and Aminata.
How many syllables does Fatoumata have?
Fatoumata has 5 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Fatoumata a common or rare name?
Fatoumata is an uncommon name, ranked #1698 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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Are there other spellings for Fatoumata?
Related spellings include Fatou.
About the Name Fatoumata
Fatoumata is a girl name with West African, Manding, Fulani, Wolof, Guinean, and Malian origins . The name means "one who abstains, weaned" in Arabic .
Fatoumata is currently ranked #1,698 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Fatoumata has 5 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Fatoumata include Fatou, Mata, and Toma. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Fatoumata include Fatou . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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