👧 Fatou — Name Meaning & Origin

Fatou

“Fatima”

Gender👧 Girl
OriginWest African
ReligionMuslim
Used inSenegal, Gambia, Mali, Guinea, Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, Niger, Côte d'Ivoire
Numerology9 — kind, generous and idealistic
Letters5 · starts with F
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Fatou?

Fatou means "Fatima" (West African origin).

Is Fatou a boy or girl name?

Fatou is a girl's name.

Which religion is the name Fatou from?

Fatou is used as a Muslim name in Senegal, Gambia, Mali, Guinea, Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, Niger, Côte d'Ivoire.

What is the lucky number for Fatou?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Fatou adds up to 9, linked with being kind, generous and idealistic.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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