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Fatoumata

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Fatoumata: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2013.

Fatoumata is a beautifully melodic name of West African origin, specifically from the Fulani and Mandinka peoples, and it is a regional variant of Fatima. Its meaning is deeply significant, rooted in the Arabic word *fatama*, meaning "to wean" or "to abstain," and it honours Fatima, the revered daughter of the Prophet Muhammad. The most prominent modern bearer is the celebrated Malian singer-songwriter Fatoumata Diawara, whose soulful Afro-blues and activism have brought the name international acclaim. While the name has no direct place associations, its core name, Fatima, is shared with towns in Portugal and Palestine. A further interesting note is that in Scotland, Fatoumata has appeared consistently in birth records since the 2000s, reflecting the growing diversity of Scottish families and the global reach of this cherished name.