One who abstains
Fatuma is a Swahili and East African variation of the Arabic name Fatima. It refers to the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad and etymologically signifies a mother who has weaned her infant, symbolizing maturity and transition.
Less common today
Fatuma isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,131 in 2013.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Ethiopian marathon runner and Olympic gold medalist
Kenyan politician and women's rights advocate
Kenyan lawyer and peace activist
