Fata
Fata is a Muslim girl name meaning “Short form of Fatima”.
| Meaning | Short form of Fatima |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Bosnian short form of Fatima |
| Pronunciation | FAH-tah |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Fata
Fata is a traditional Bosnian short form of Fatima, the name of the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ daughter Fāṭima al-Zahrāʾ. It was very common among older generations of Bosniak women and appears as the stock wife in Bosnian jokes about Mujo and Fata. Today it is often a nickname for Fatima or Fatma.
Is Fata a Muslim name?
Yes. Fata is a Bosniak Muslim name, a short form of Fatima, daughter of the Prophet ﷺ.
Where is the name Fata used?
Traditional among Bosniaks, now mostly as a nickname.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fata mean?
Fata means 'Short form of Fatima'. It comes from Bosnian short form of Fatima.
Is Fata a Muslim name?
Yes. Fata is a Bosniak Muslim name, a short form of Fatima, daughter of the Prophet ﷺ.
How do you pronounce Fata?
Fata is pronounced FAH-tah.