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Fatimah

Fatimah

1 9.0
The youngest daughter of the Prophet Muhammad and wife of Ali, respected by Shiite Muslims
  • proper noun
  • /fæˈtiːmə/
: Fátima

Examples

  • Rising water tables and the development of new sabkhas in Wadi Fatimah, immediately southeast of Jeddah, have ruined much farmland.

    Academic text (2003)

  • In the historical text, it is mentioned that the Prophet Muhammad's youngest daughter, Fatimah, played a significant role in early Islamic history.

  • Many Shiite Muslims hold Fatimah in high regard due to her contributions and the importance of her lineage.

  • In various accounts, Fatimah is described as a loving mother and a devoted wife to Ali.

Synonyms

Fatima
vsFatimah
4 6.1

The youngest daughter of the Prophet Muhammad and wife of Ali, especially respected by Shiite Muslims

is the same name but presented with a different spelling

Surface Forms

Fatimah main

Etymology

Fatimah comes from the Arabic name Fāṭimah, built on the root f‑t‑m meaning 'to wean' or 'to separate'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of 'wean' or 'being set apart', and this famous name belongs to the youngest daughter of the Prophet Muhammad who is especially respected by Shiite Muslims.