One who abstains; daughter of the Prophet Muhammad
Fatimatou is a West African variation of the Arabic name Fatima. It honors Fatima bint Muhammad, the youngest daughter of the Islamic prophet, who is revered as a model of virtue and strength. The name is particularly common in French-speaking African nations like Senegal, Mali, and Guinea.
Less common today
Fatimatou isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #13,111 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Grammy-nominated Malian singer and actress
Malian actress and women's rights activist
