Fatima
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- proper noun
- /fæˈtiːmə/
- Many Shiite Muslims celebrate the life and contributions of Fatima, who is considered a symbol of strength and compassion.
- Fatima Mernissi
- Moroccan Fatima
Examples
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Brave until the end, Lady Fatima was the last to leave.
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The letter with the secret from our Lady of Fatima.
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Not as if you're visiting the holy shrine of Fatima, all right?
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The Virgin of Guadalupe, of Lourdes, of Fatima, was Polish, too.
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Maureen O'Hara emphasized the importance of Fatima for Catholics like her in the United States.
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The religious epic The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima (1952; henceforth Miracle) narrated the eponymous Catholic miracle.
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Fatima is revered as a significant figure in Islamic history, being the youngest daughter of the Prophet Muhammad.
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In Shiite traditions, Lady Fatima holds a cherished place as the beloved daughter of the Prophet Muhammad and wife of Ali.
Synonyms
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The youngest daughter of the Prophet Muhammad and wife of Ali, respected by Shiite Muslims
Surface Forms
Etymology
Fatima is an Arabic name from the root f-t-m, which means 'to wean' or 'to stop nursing'. So the name brings to mind a caring, motherly woman, and that image helps explain why many Muslims, especially Shiites, remember Fatima as a model of devotion and strength.