Fadilah

Fadilah is a feminine given name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic adjective فاضلة (fāḍilah), meaning virtuous or meritorious; the root ف-ض-ل (f-ḍ-l) connotes excellence and virtue. As a name, Fadilah carries the sense of a virtuous or worthy person and is commonly given to girls in Arabic-speaking communities.

Transliteration and variants: The name is often rendered as Fadilah, Fadila, or Fadhilah in English-language texts, with spelling variations arising from different transliteration schemes and dialectal pronunciation. Variants may also appear in related forms such as Fadila without the final “h.”

Usage and cultural context: Fadilah is used across the Arab world and in Muslim-majority communities outside the region. It is chosen for its aspirational meaning, reflecting a parental wish for virtue and merit in the bearer. The name can appear alone or as part of longer compound names, though it is commonly used as a standalone given name.

Related names: Related forms include Fadila and other transliterations like Fadhilah. The name sits within a broader tradition of Arabic names that express virtuous traits and desirable qualities.

See also: Arabic given names; Fadl (the root meaning virtue/excellence); lists of feminine Arabic names.