Fatouma is a name of African origin, particularly common in West African countries like Senegal and Guinea. It translates to 'one who has hope'. This moniker was popularized by the character Fatou in 'The Outsiders', a novel written by S.E. Hinton.
"Fatouma has seen a steady increase in popularity, with birth totals varying between 5 and 6 each year since 1997."