Fadma
Fadma is a Muslim girl name meaning “Form of Fatima”.
| Meaning | Form of Fatima |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Berber/Maghrebi form of Arabic Fatima |
| Arabic spelling | فاطمة |
| Pronunciation | FAD-mah |
| Arabic root | ف ط م (f-ṭ-m) — to wean |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Fadma
Fadma is the Berber and rural Maghrebi pronunciation of Fāṭima, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. In Berber the ṭ softens to d and the short vowel drops. Lalla Fadma n'Soumer, the Kabyle heroine who resisted French conquest in the 1850s, is a famous bearer.
Is Fadma a Muslim name?
Yes. Fadma is the Berber form of Fatima, the name of the Prophet's daughter.
Where is the name Fadma used?
Traditional in Kabylie and among Amazigh communities in Morocco.
Gifts with the name Fadma
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fadma mean?
Fadma means 'Form of Fatima'. It comes from Berber/Maghrebi form of Arabic Fatima.
Is Fadma a Muslim name?
Yes. Fadma is the Berber form of Fatima, the name of the Prophet's daughter.
How do you write Fadma in Arabic?
Fadma is written فاطمة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Fadma?
Fadma is pronounced FAD-mah.