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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. Eric89%
  2. Marc83%
  3. Katrina83%
  4. Amy82%
  5. Erik81%
  6. Andre81%
  7. Tonya81%
  8. Angela80%
  9. Michelle79%
  10. Michele79%

Bottom 10

  1. Tina42%
  2. Tracy42%
  3. Gina42%
  4. Mario42%
  5. Wesley42%
  6. Stacy43%
  7. Jason43%
  8. Nina44%
  9. Tara46%
  10. Bradley47%

Love potential for Fatou

Top 10

  1. Amy96%
  2. Andre95%
  3. Tonya95%
  4. Angela93%
  5. Michelle93%
  6. Michele93%
  7. Lisa90%
  8. Eric87%
  9. Shane85%
  10. Christy85%

Bottom 10

  1. Tina43%
  2. Tracy47%
  3. Jill50%
  4. Gina53%
  5. Wesley57%
  6. Stacy57%
  7. Darren58%
  8. Jason61%
  9. Bradley62%
  10. Tara62%

Professional potential for Fatou

Top 10

  1. Shawn96%
  2. Tonya96%
  3. Shane96%
  4. Angela95%
  5. Christy92%
  6. Stacey92%
  7. Andre91%
  8. Eric90%
  9. Mario90%
  10. Derrick89%

Bottom 10

  1. Chad54%
  2. Jason61%
  3. Darren61%
  4. Heather62%
  5. Tracy64%
  6. Shannon65%
  7. April65%
  8. Tamara66%
  9. Bradley67%
  10. Tina67%

Crush potential for Fatou

Top 10

  1. Eric82%
  2. Marc82%
  3. Chad80%
  4. Rodney79%
  5. Brent77%
  6. Scott77%
  7. Erik77%
  8. Amy75%
  9. Derrick74%
  10. Michelle73%

Bottom 10

  1. Mario44%
  2. Tina45%
  3. Heidi47%
  4. Gina49%
  5. Nina50%
  6. Tracy50%
  7. Tara50%
  8. Jill51%
  9. Wendy51%
  10. Melissa52%
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