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Fitri

Fitri is a given name used primarily among Indonesian and Malaysian Muslim communities. It is most commonly feminine, though in some contexts it can appear as part of a compound name or less commonly as a surname. The name derives from the Arabic word fitrah, meaning natural disposition or inherent purity, and is related to the concept of fitrah—the believed innate nature of every human being.

In Malay and Indonesian usage, Fitri carries associations with purity, goodness, and moral renewal. The term

Variants and related forms include Fitriyah or Fitriya, which are common feminine adaptations in naming traditions

The name Fitri thus reflects both linguistic meaning and cultural practice, tying personal identity to broader

appears
in
the
holiday
name
Idul
Fitri
(also
written
Eid
al-Fitr),
which
marks
the
end
of
the
Ramadan
fasting
period;
in
this
context
fitri
conveys
the
idea
of
spiritual
purification
and
communal
celebration.
within
Indonesia
and
Malaysia.
Because
of
its
religious
and
cultural
significance,
Fitri
is
widely
recognized
as
a
female
given
name,
though
naming
practices
can
vary
by
family
and
region,
and
the
name
may
appear
in
other
Muslim
communities
beyond
Southeast
Asia.
concepts
of
purity,
spiritual
renewal,
and
festive
tradition.