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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. Avrohom96%
  4. Honor96%
  5. Annushka96%
  6. Tima96%
  7. Hanni96%
  8. Dine96%
  9. Hannie96%
  10. Mariajose96%

Bottom 10

  1. Axelou42%
  2. Corliss42%
  3. Genie42%
  4. Félinou42%
  5. Cosmo42%
  6. Stev42%
  7. Shia42%
  8. Lando42%
  9. Ginette42%
  10. Kevyn42%

Love potential for Fatou

Top 10

  1. Nikky96%
  2. Shimon96%
  3. Claribel96%
  4. Normy96%
  5. Lorretta96%
  6. Tattie96%
  7. Anh96%
  8. Rebekka96%
  9. Eilene96%
  10. Willene96%

Bottom 10

  1. Mave42%
  2. Haïli42%
  3. Loli42%
  4. Leeroy42%
  5. Ris42%
  6. Hail42%
  7. Fredy42%
  8. Ozzie42%
  9. Mav42%
  10. Viva42%

Professional potential for Fatou

Top 10

  1. Baldemar96%
  2. Lynden96%
  3. Hermanus96%
  4. Jacqui96%
  5. Shalom96%
  6. Weezy96%
  7. Magen96%
  8. Benjaman96%
  9. Elenor96%
  10. Christel96%

Bottom 10

  1. Elon42%
  2. Pari42%
  3. Ris42%
  4. Anakin42%
  5. Armi46%
  6. Mave49%
  7. Mav49%
  8. Kals49%
  9. Ary51%
  10. Arry51%

Crush potential for Fatou

Top 10

  1. Kennard89%
  2. Auther89%
  3. Wellington89%
  4. Pae89%
  5. Paigey89%
  6. Pai89%
  7. Cli88%
  8. Johannah88%
  9. Cus87%
  10. Brigham87%

Bottom 10

  1. Rudy-Bear42%
  2. Zoya42%
  3. Scar42%
  4. Kayou42%
  5. Gar42%
  6. Shawnee42%
  7. Zo42%
  8. Hail42%
  9. Pinkie42%
  10. Freeda42%
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