girl · Arabic
Faatimah
/FAA-ti-mah/
Meaning: Captivating, one who abstains
Faatimah at a glance
- Meaning
- Captivating, one who abstains
- Origin
- Arabic
- Religion
- Muslim
- Gender
- girl
- Pronunciation
- FAA-ti-mah
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- uncommon
- Variants & Spellings
- Fatima, Fatyma, Fatimiya, Fattima, Faatyma, Faatim
Lucky details for Faatimah
- Number
- 7
- Color
- Sea Green
- Stone
- Amethyst
- Flower
- Water Lily
- Day
- Monday
- Planet
- Neptune
- Zodiac
- Pisces
- Metal
- Platinum
Faatimah is a Arabic name meaning “captivating, one who abstains”. It is a spelling variant of Fatima and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Faatimah for its 3-syllable rhythm and its association with thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Faatimah reduce to 7, a number linked with Neptune and with people who are insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker.
Numerology
Chaldean value 7 — Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning.
Personality
Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning
Positive Traits
Insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker
Negative Traits
Needs quiet time and can seem distant when overwhelmed
Career Suggestions
Science, psychology, writing, film, philosophy
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FAQs about the name Faatimah
What does the name Faatimah mean?
Faatimah means “captivating, one who abstains” and comes from a Arabic root.
Is Faatimah a boy or girl name?
Faatimah is most often used as a girl name today.
How do you pronounce Faatimah?
Faatimah is pronounced FAA-ti-mah (3 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Faatimah?
The lucky number for Faatimah is 7, ruled by Neptune.
What are good nicknames for Faatimah?
Popular short forms include Faai, Faat, Faay, Fay.
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