The nameFatouma
Fatouma is a girl's name, a West African and Comorian form of Fatima.
- Girl's name
- West African and Comorian
Meaning
Like Fatima, it comes from Arabic and is often understood as "one who weans".
Origin
West African and Comorian, of Arabic origin.
History
First given in France in the mid 1960s, Fatouma has been given steadily since the 1980s.
Popularity of the name Fatouma
Fatouma in France
Fatouma was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 215 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Fatouma. Its rise began around 1965, and it peaked in 1991. Half of all babies named Fatouma in France were born before 1999. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 17 births a year on average, against 21 in the five years before.
Fatouma in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fatouma mean?
Like Fatima, it comes from Arabic and is often understood as "one who weans".
What is the origin of the name Fatouma?
West African and Comorian, of Arabic origin.
Is Fatouma a girl's or a boy's name?
Fatouma is a girl's name.