فاطنة

Fatna

girlArabic, Moroccan form of Fatima

Fatna is a Muslim girl name meaning “Moroccan form of Fatima”.

MeaningMoroccan form of Fatima
GenderGirl
OriginArabic, Moroccan form of Fatima
Arabic spellingفاطنة
PronunciationFAHT-nah
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Fatna

Fatna is a Moroccan colloquial form of Fatima, in which the m has shifted to n. It was very common among women of earlier generations in Morocco and western Algeria and still appears among North African families in France and Spain. It carries the same honour as Fatima, recalling the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Is Fatna a Muslim name?

Yes. Fatna is a Moroccan form of Fatima, so it is a Muslim name honouring the Prophet's ﷺ daughter.

Where is the name Fatna used?

Found mainly in Morocco and western Algeria, more often among older generations.

Gifts with the name Fatna

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Spellings and variants of Fatna

FatimaFatmaFattouma

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Fatna mean?

Fatna means 'Moroccan form of Fatima'. It comes from Arabic, Moroccan form of Fatima.

Is Fatna a Muslim name?

Yes. Fatna is a Moroccan form of Fatima, so it is a Muslim name honouring the Prophet's ﷺ daughter.

How do you write Fatna in Arabic?

Fatna is written فاطنة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Fatna?

Fatna is pronounced FAHT-nah.

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