Girl name
Fadim name meaning
“a woman who weans her child”
Fadim means “a woman who weans her child,” through its connection with Fatma and Fadime. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it traces back to Arabic Fāṭima. Its short spoken form links it with a family of related names that includes Fatma, Fatıma, and Fadime.
What does Fadim mean?
A woman who weans her child
In Turkish: çocuğunu sütten kesen kadın
Fadim can be understood within the family of spoken forms surrounding Fatma. Its underlying lexical meaning concerns weaning, while the name family's historical association comes through Fatima, the daughter of Muhammad. Fadime and Fadiş are related forms; this particular spelling needs confirmation as an independent name.
Origin of the name Fadim
Probably a shortened spoken form of Fatma or Fadime. Those names derive from Arabic Fāṭima, meaning 'a woman who weans a child'.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Fadim
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /fadim/ |
Is Fadim a girl’s name?
Yes, Fadim is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Fadim does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
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FAQ about the name Fadim
What is the meaning of Fadim?
Fadim means “a woman who weans her child”. Probably a shortened spoken form of Fatma or Fadime. Those names derive from Arabic Fāṭima, meaning 'a woman who weans a child'.
Is Fadim a girl’s name?
Yes, Fadim is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Fadim in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Fadim nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Fadim?
Fadim is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Fadim have?
Fadim has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Fadim?
Fadim does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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