The nameFatim
Fatim is a West African girl's name, a short form of Fatimata (Fatima).
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Like Fatima, it comes from the Arabic for "one who weans".
Origin
Arabic, through West African languages.
History
In France it has risen in the 2010s and 2020s.
Popularity of the name Fatim
Fatim in France
1036thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2024peak year (50 births)
780babies named Fatim in France since 1900
Fatim was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 265 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Fatim. Its rise began around 1975, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Fatim in France were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 43 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fatim mean?
Like Fatima, it comes from the Arabic for "one who weans".
What is the origin of the name Fatim?
Arabic, through West African languages.
Is Fatim a girl's or a boy's name?
Fatim is a girl's name.