One who abstains or weans a child
Fatmata is a West African variant of the Arabic name Fatima. It is particularly common in Sierra Leone and neighboring regions, honoring the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad. The name symbolizes maternal care and spiritual devotion.
Less common today
Fatmata isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,446 in 2003.
Sierra Leonean Olympic sprinter
Sierra Leonean-American actress
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
