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Fatou

/fah-TOO/Fulani & Wolof · a girl’s name

West African form of Fatima, ultimately meaning “one who weans” or “one who abstains.”

In Fulani

How to say it
fah-TOO
Given to
Girls
Used in
Nigeria, Senegal, Guinea, Mali
How common
very common

From the same family

In Wolof

How to say it
fah-TOO
Given to
Girls
Used in
Senegal, Gambia
How common
very common

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

FatouFatouh

From the same family