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Fatuma

fah-TOO-mah

fɑˈtuːmɑ

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Fatuma

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Saho/Cushitic
Meaning
the weaned one; one who has been nurtured and is now strong enough to stand on her own; a widely cherished name among Cushitic peoples of the Horn of Africa
Gender
female

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