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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. Ann96%
  2. Anne96%
  3. Theresia95%
  4. Susanne95%
  5. Lawerence95%
  6. Kennard93%
  7. Debora93%
  8. Annette93%
  9. Bernadette92%
  10. Polly92%

Bottom 10

  1. Ted42%
  2. Corliss42%
  3. Zina42%
  4. Raynard42%
  5. Lenny42%
  6. Lonny42%
  7. Mickie42%
  8. Deedee42%
  9. Micki42%
  10. Eddy42%

Love potential for Fatou

Top 10

  1. Lorretta96%
  2. Treva96%
  3. Kennith96%
  4. Eilene96%
  5. Lourdes96%
  6. Allyn96%
  7. Rosemary96%
  8. Sharen96%
  9. Cathey96%
  10. Lanette96%

Bottom 10

  1. Johnny42%
  2. Jimmy42%
  3. Zina42%
  4. Sid42%
  5. Cyndi44%
  6. Elvis44%
  7. Lolita44%
  8. Eddy45%
  9. Garry45%
  10. Tommy45%

Professional potential for Fatou

Top 10

  1. Lizabeth96%
  2. Juliann96%
  3. Herlinda96%
  4. Maribeth96%
  5. Frankie96%
  6. Marybeth96%
  7. Hermelinda96%
  8. Fredric96%
  9. Sharyn96%
  10. Eilene96%

Bottom 10

  1. Madonna54%
  2. Raynard54%
  3. Carla57%
  4. Unknown57%
  5. Dean57%
  6. Roxane58%
  7. Sid60%
  8. Van61%
  9. Mikki61%
  10. Wanda61%

Crush potential for Fatou

Top 10

  1. Kennard89%
  2. Regina87%
  3. Wayne87%
  4. Marshall86%
  5. Beverly85%
  6. Doreen85%
  7. Sanders84%
  8. Rock84%
  9. Lorri84%
  10. Dale84%

Bottom 10

  1. Jeannie42%
  2. Janis42%
  3. Freddy42%
  4. Robby42%
  5. Merri42%
  6. Peri42%
  7. Elvis42%
  8. Felton42%
  9. Jimmy42%
  10. Timmy42%
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