Gender: Female
Origin: African
Pronunciation: fa-too, /fɑtu/, F AE T UW
Popularity Rank: #6,214
Means 'gift' in Wolof. It is a common name in West Africa, particularly among the Wolof people of Senegal. The name is often given to a female child as a symbol of being a precious gift to her family.
The name Fatou is of African origin. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Fatou is commonly found in France, Italy, United States of America, and 56 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: fa-too
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /fɑtu/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: F AE T UW
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Fatou is recorded 9,133 times globally, ranking it as the 6,214th most common name worldwide.
Fatou is most prevalent in France, with 4,293 occurrences, making it the 692th most popular name in the country.
In France, the name Fatou is found among 1 in every 304 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #692 | 1 : 304 |
| Italy | #1,616 | 1 : 880 |
| United States of America | #3,588 | 1 : 2,346 |
| Morocco | #2,616 | 1 : 2,340 |
| Spain | #2,164 | 1 : 1,642 |
| Tunisia | #2,372 | 1 : 2,353 |
| United Kingdom | #3,281 | 1 : 2,353 |
| Belgium | #1,770 | 1 : 1,289 |
| Cameroon | #1,518 | 1 : 2,773 |
| Saudi Arabia | #15,316 | 1 : 20,368 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Fatou from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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