Fatumata

West African variation of Fatima

"a woman who abstains"

Fatumata Origin and Meaning

The name Fatumata is a girl's name meaning "a woman who abstains".

Fatima, a popular Muslim name, was a daughter of Muhammad and one of the four perfect women of the Quran. Fatumata (also spelled Fatoumata) and its short form Fatou are West African variations.