Fatou

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Fatou is from the Arabic name "Fatima" which means "she who weans or abstains," in Wolof culture it is commonly believed to mean "one who has been delivered safely."
Popularity
The name Fatou is not commonly used outside of Africa, but it is gaining popularity as a multicultural name. It is not currently ranked on any major baby name charts.

cartoon of the name Fatou
Cartoon of Fatou

Fatou Name meanings & History

African, specifically from the Wolof tribe in Senegal. The name Fatou is from the Arabic name "Fatima" which means "she who weans or abstains," in Wolof culture it is commonly believed to mean "one who has been delivered safely.". Short form of Fatoumata. The name Fatou is used primarily in West African countries, such as Senegal, Gambia and Guinea-Bissau. It is also used in other parts of Africa, as well as in Europe and North America as a multicultural name.

Zodiac Sign of Fatou: Friendly Leo

Synonyms of Fatou:

F: Fun-loving,Festive,Fiery,Friendly

A: Action,Aggressive,Angry,Assertive,Argumentative,Ambitious

T: Tireless,Talkative,Testy,Truth,Tacky,Doubting Thomas,Touchy

O: Organized,Obstinate,Ostentatious,Obsolete,Obsessive

U: Unity,Utopia,Understanding,Undermining,Universality

Fatou is:

  • a Delicate name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Upper Class name

Famous People

Fatou Bensouda, a Gambian lawyer and prosecutor who is currently the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. Another famous person with the name Fatou is Fatoumata Diawara, a Malian singer and actress who has gained international acclaim for her music.

Related Names to Fatou

Fatimata, Fatima, Fatuma, Fathima

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