Fatsuma
Fatsuma is a Muslim girl name meaning “Form of Fāṭima”.
| Meaning | Form of Fāṭima |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hausa / Fulani form of Arabic Fāṭima |
| Arabic spelling | فاطمة |
| Pronunciation | faht-SOO-mah |
| Arabic root | ف ط م (f-ṭ-m) — to wean |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Fatsuma
Fatsuma is a Hausa and Fulani form of Fāṭima, the name of the Prophet's ﷺ beloved daughter, wife of ʿAlī and mother of al-Ḥasan and al-Ḥusayn. The emphatic Arabic ṭ is heard as ts in Hausa, a sound the language has natively. Fāṭima is usually explained as 'one who weans'.
Is Fatsuma a Muslim name?
Yes. Fatsuma is a Hausa form of Fatima, the name of the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ daughter.
Where is the name Fatsuma used?
Used among Hausa and Fulani Muslims in northern Nigeria and Niger.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fatsuma mean?
Fatsuma means 'Form of Fāṭima'. It comes from Hausa / Fulani form of Arabic Fāṭima.
Is Fatsuma a Muslim name?
Yes. Fatsuma is a Hausa form of Fatima, the name of the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ daughter.
How do you write Fatsuma in Arabic?
Fatsuma is written فاطمة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Fatsuma?
Fatsuma is pronounced faht-SOO-mah.