Fatima

/ˈfɑːtɪmə/ noun

Definition

A female given name of Arabic origin, historically significant in Islamic history as the name of the Prophet Muhammad's daughter.

Etymology

From Arabic 'Fatimah' (فاطمة), possibly meaning 'one who abstains' or 'the radiant one.' The name holds tremendous religious and cultural significance in Islam.

Kelly Says

Fatima bint Muhammad was so revered that an entire Islamic dynasty—the Fatimid Empire—was named after her, making her one of history's most influential women despite living 1,400 years ago!

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