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Fatoumata

“She who weans; the shining one”

fah-too-MAH-tah

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Origin

Fulani

Language

Niger-Congo (Atlantic)

Pronunciation

fah-too-MAH-tah

Gender

female

Cultural Significance

A Fulani form of Fatima, one of the most popular female names across Fulani communities from Senegal to Nigeria.

Related Names

Aissatou

Life-giver; chosen one

Mariama

Beloved; star of the sea

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