Fatou
Fatou Name meanings & History
African, specifically from the Wolof tribe in Senegal. The name Fatou is from the Arabic name "Fatima" which means "she who weans or abstains," in Wolof culture it is commonly believed to mean "one who has been delivered safely.". Short form of Fatoumata. The name Fatou is used primarily in West African countries, such as Senegal, Gambia and Guinea-Bissau. It is also used in other parts of Africa, as well as in Europe and North America as a multicultural name.
Zodiac Sign of Fatou: Friendly Leo
Synonyms of Fatou:
F: Fiery,Fun-loving,Festive,Friendly
A: Aggressive,Argumentative,Ambitious,Assertive,Action,Angry
T: Doubting Thomas,Truth,Touchy,Talkative,Testy,Tireless,Tacky
O: Obsolete,Obstinate,Organized,Obsessive,Ostentatious
U: Understanding,Unity,Undermining,Universality,Utopia
Fatou is:- a Delicate name
- a Mature name
- a Natural name
- a Upper Class name
Famous People
Fatou Bensouda, a Gambian lawyer and prosecutor who is currently the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. Another famous person with the name Fatou is Fatoumata Diawara, a Malian singer and actress who has gained international acclaim for her music.
Related Names to Fatou
Fatimata, Fatima, Fatuma, Fathima
