The nameFatna
Fatna is a girl's name, a North African form of Fatima.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Like Fatima, it comes from Arabic and is often understood as "one who weans".
Origin
Arabic, used mainly in Morocco and Algeria.
History
First given in France in the mid 1940s, Fatna was given steadily from the 1960s to the 1980s, then became very rare.
Popularity of the name Fatna
Fatna in France
5695thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1985peak year (35 births)
1,145babies named Fatna in France since 1900
Fatna was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 290 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Fatna. Its rise began around 1946, and it peaked in 1985. Half of all babies named Fatna in France were born before 1980, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fatna mean?
Like Fatima, it comes from Arabic and is often understood as "one who weans".
What is the origin of the name Fatna?
Arabic, used mainly in Morocco and Algeria.
Is Fatna a girl's or a boy's name?
Fatna is a girl's name.