فاطمة

Faadumo

girlArabic, Somali form

Faadumo is a Muslim girl name meaning “One who weans; abstaining”.

MeaningOne who weans; abstaining
GenderGirl
OriginArabic, Somali form
Arabic spellingفاطمة
PronunciationFAH-doo-moh
Arabic rootف ط م (f-ṭ-m) — to wean
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Faadumo

Faadumo is the Somali form of Fāṭima. The emphatic ṭ softens to d, the long ā is doubled and the name takes the Somali feminine ending -o. Fāṭima al-Zahrāʾ, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and mother of al-Ḥasan and al-Ḥusayn, is honoured by Muslims as a model of faith.

Is Faadumo a Muslim name?

Yes. Faadumo is the Somali form of Fatima, the name of the Prophet's ﷺ daughter.

Where is the name Faadumo used?

One of the most common girls' names among Somalis.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Faadumo mean?

Faadumo means 'One who weans; abstaining'. It comes from Arabic, Somali form.

Is Faadumo a Muslim name?

Yes. Faadumo is the Somali form of Fatima, the name of the Prophet's ﷺ daughter.

How do you write Faadumo in Arabic?

Faadumo is written فاطمة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Faadumo?

Faadumo is pronounced FAH-doo-moh.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.