Girl name
Fatoş name meaning
“an affectionate form of Fatma”
Fatoş is an affectionate form of Fatma, created in Turkish through a familiar, endearing pronunciation. Its underlying name is Arabic Fāṭima, derived from a verb meaning “to wean.” Used for girls in Türkiye, Fatoş belongs to the same name family as Fatma and Fatıma and illustrates Turkish affectionate naming.
What does Fatoş mean?
An affectionate form of Fatma
In Turkish: Fatma adının sevgi bildiren biçimi
Fatoş functions both as an affectionate form and as an independent given name. It derives its meaning from Fatma rather than from a separate everyday word. The underlying name has a historical association with Fatima, the Prophet Muhammad's daughter, while Fatoş reflects Turkish familiar usage.
Origin of the name Fatoş
Fatoş is a Turkish affectionate formation from Fatma. The underlying Arabic name Fāṭima derives from a verb meaning to wean.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Fatoş
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Fatoş Rukiye
Meaning of each name
- Fatoş: an affectionate form of Fatma
- Rukiye: ascent; a name associated with rising
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Sudenur Fatoş
Meaning of each name
- Sudenur: adorned with kohl; light, radiance
- Fatoş: an affectionate form of Fatma
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Fatoş Mervenur
Meaning of each name
- Fatoş: an affectionate form of Fatma
- Mervenur: Merve and light; Merve’s radiance
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Masume Fatoş
Meaning of each name
- Masume: innocent; free from sin, feminine
- Fatoş: an affectionate form of Fatma
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Fatoş Halise
Meaning of each name
- Fatoş: an affectionate form of Fatma
- Halise: pure, unmixed; sincere
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Gökçenur Fatoş
Meaning of each name
- Gökçenur: heavenly beauty and light
- Fatoş: an affectionate form of Fatma
How to pronounce Fatoş
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /fatoʃ/ |
Is Fatoş a girl’s name?
Yes, Fatoş is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data, 5% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Fatoş does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 21 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Fatos
Names that sound like Fatoş
Famous people named Fatoş
- Fatoş Sezer · b. 1958
- Fatoş Yıldırım · b. 1994
- Fatoş Gürkan · b. 1966
- Fatoş Kabasakal · b. 1982
- Fatoş Seğmen · b. 1982
- Fatoş Üstek
- Fatoş Balkır · b. 1940
- Fatoş İrwen · b. 1977
- Fatoş Tanzer
- Fatoş Tez · b. 1940
- Fatoş Alkan
- Fatoş Alkan
FAQ about the name Fatoş
What is the meaning of Fatoş?
Fatoş means “an affectionate form of Fatma”. Fatoş is a Turkish affectionate formation from Fatma. The underlying Arabic name Fāṭima derives from a verb meaning to wean.
Is Fatoş a girl’s name?
Yes, Fatoş is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data, 5% of bearers are male.
Is Fatoş in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Fatoş nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Fatoş?
Fatoş is of Arabic and Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Fatoş have?
Fatoş has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Fatoş?
Fatoş does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 21 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Fatoş?
Other spellings: Fatos.
What names go well with Fatoş?
Some ideas: Fatoş Rukiye; Sudenur Fatoş; Fatoş Mervenur.
Famous people named Fatoş?
Notable people named Fatoş include Fatoş Sezer, Fatoş Yıldırım, Fatoş Gürkan.
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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