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Fatiha

/fah-TEE-hah/Hausa & Wolof · a girl’s name

“A name associated with new beginnings and the opening chapter of the Quran”

In Hausa

How to say it
fah-TEE-hah
Given to
Girls
Used in
Nigeria, Niger
How common
common

From the same family

01Fati“A beloved, familiar form of Fatima”Hausafemale→︎02Fatima“A cherished and highly respected Muslim name”Hausafemale→︎03Fatiya“A hopeful name for victory, success and new beginnings”Hausafemale→︎

In Wolof

How to say it
FAH-tee-ha
Given to
Girls
Used in
Senegal, Gambia
How common
uncommon

From the same family

01Fatima“One who weans; traditionally also interpreted as one who abstains.”Woloffemale→︎