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Fatou

Girl Name day: May 13 In French: Fatima
Fatou is a short form of Fatima: on birth records it is written Fatima (34,431 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Fatima page. Also a short form of Fatoumata.
Origin: Arabic. Meaning: 'One who weans/abstains' or 'one who separates'.
From the Arabic root f-t-m, 'to wean' or 'to abstain', hence 'one who abstains' or 'one separated (from evil)'.

Name day for Fatou

May 13

Why this day? Fatou is a short form of Fatima, and shares its name day.

Fatou is celebrated in France, Italy, Spain and Germany on January 31; the United States on May 13.

The story of the name Fatou

Fatou is a short form of Fatima. It keeps its origin (Arabic) and meaning — 'One who weans/abstains' or 'one who separates', and shares its name day, May 13.

On birth records, Fatou is rarely written as such: the Fatous are Fatimas (34,431 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Fatima page. Fatou is also a short form of Fatoumata.

Frequently asked questions about Fatou

What does Fatou mean?

Fatou is a short form of Fatima, which means 'One who weans/abstains' or 'one who separates'.

When is Fatou's name day?

May 13, together with Fatima: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Fatou a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Fatima.

Fatou's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 7/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 9/10
Whimsy 3/10
Diplomacy 8/10
Loyalty 10/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Fatou

Top 10

  1. Faty96%
  2. Catelyn96%
  3. Annushka96%
  4. Tima96%
  5. Hanni96%
  6. Dine96%
  7. Hannie96%
  8. Mariajose96%
  9. Fatma96%
  10. Yocheved96%

Bottom 10

  1. Genie42%
  2. Ginette42%
  3. Jossie42%
  4. Jazzmin42%
  5. Zaniya42%
  6. Kaykay42%
  7. Londynn42%
  8. Kaycie42%
  9. Zia42%
  10. Xanne42%

Love potential for Fatou

Top 10

  1. Nikky96%
  2. Claribel96%
  3. Normy96%
  4. Lorretta96%
  5. Tattie96%
  6. Rebekka96%
  7. Eilene96%
  8. Willene96%
  9. Sharen96%
  10. Tabi96%

Bottom 10

  1. Haïli42%
  2. Loli42%
  3. Hail42%
  4. Viva42%
  5. Scar42%
  6. Tequila42%
  7. Scarlie42%
  8. Teeny43%
  9. Maggs44%
  10. Mag44%

Professional potential for Fatou

Top 10

  1. Jacqui96%
  2. Weezy96%
  3. Magen96%
  4. Elenor96%
  5. Christel96%
  6. Grete96%
  7. Herlinda96%
  8. Gretta96%
  9. Murielle96%
  10. Rebekka96%

Bottom 10

  1. Kals49%
  2. Ary51%
  3. Arry51%
  4. Khaleesi52%
  5. Adie53%
  6. Dada53%
  7. Diam56%
  8. Dima56%
  9. Diamonda56%
  10. Caprice57%

Crush potential for Fatou

Top 10

  1. Pae89%
  2. Paigey89%
  3. Pai89%
  4. Johannah88%
  5. Fati86%
  6. Tima86%
  7. Faty86%
  8. Fatma86%
  9. Bee85%
  10. Berneice85%

Bottom 10

  1. Zoya42%
  2. Scar42%
  3. Kayou42%
  4. Shawnee42%
  5. Zo42%
  6. Hail42%
  7. Pinkie42%
  8. Freeda42%
  9. Brissa42%
  10. Calliope42%
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