One who abstains or weans a child
Derived from the Arabic root meaning to abstain or to wean. It is a deeply significant name in Islamic culture, as it was the name of the Prophet Muhammad's daughter, often referred to as one of the four perfect women.
Less common today
Faatimah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,400 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Daughter of the Islamic prophet Muhammad
British javelin thrower and Olympic medalist
Pakistani poet and novelist
Famous American dancer and choreographer
