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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. Julienne95%
  2. Nikolaus94%
  3. Katherin93%
  4. Gisela93%
  5. Rachell91%
  6. Baldemar91%
  7. Raechel91%
  8. Magen91%
  9. Maricruz90%
  10. Rakeem89%

Bottom 10

  1. Genie42%
  2. Jazzmin42%
  3. Chelsy42%
  4. Mick42%
  5. Jerrica42%
  6. Allegra42%
  7. Halley42%
  8. Dasha42%
  9. Daijah42%
  10. Shaneka42%

Love potential for Fatou

Top 10

  1. Claribel96%
  2. Anh96%
  3. Jenell96%
  4. Jenise96%
  5. Kymberly96%
  6. Aime96%
  7. Samatha96%
  8. Randa96%
  9. Martine96%
  10. Ilse96%

Bottom 10

  1. Jori50%
  2. Candyce50%
  3. Kc51%
  4. Marquel51%
  5. Mick52%
  6. Meranda53%
  7. Dasha53%
  8. Alix53%
  9. Shawnee53%
  10. Willy54%

Professional potential for Fatou

Top 10

  1. Baldemar96%
  2. Magen96%
  3. Khristopher96%
  4. Anselmo96%
  5. Carlyn96%
  6. Gisela96%
  7. Larisa96%
  8. Shena96%
  9. Steffanie96%
  10. Jerrel96%

Bottom 10

  1. Geraldo57%
  2. Homero60%
  3. Arnaldo60%
  4. Mercedez61%
  5. Porsche61%
  6. Apryl61%
  7. Jerrick62%
  8. Jory62%
  9. Echo62%
  10. Chanell62%

Crush potential for Fatou

Top 10

  1. Baldemar84%
  2. Nikolaus84%
  3. Carlyn83%
  4. Clarisa83%
  5. Kaelin83%
  6. Christoper83%
  7. Donielle83%
  8. Jaclynn83%
  9. Kymberly83%
  10. Janiece83%

Bottom 10

  1. Shawnee42%
  2. Genie42%
  3. Passion42%
  4. Devaughn42%
  5. Jazzmin42%
  6. Candyce42%
  7. Allegra42%
  8. Willy42%
  9. Filiberto43%
  10. Sina43%
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