فضيلة

Fadhila

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Fadhila is a Muslim girl name meaning “Virtue, moral excellence”.

MeaningVirtue, moral excellence
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingفضيلة
Pronunciationfa-DHEE-lah
Arabic rootف ض ل (f-ḍ-l) — grace, virtue
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Fadhila

Fadhila is the spelling of Faḍīla that reflects the Iraqi, Gulf and East African pronunciation, in which ḍ sounds like dh. It means virtue and excellence of character. The name is common in Tanzania, Kenya and Zanzibar, where Swahili speakers often write Arabic ḍ as dh.

Is Fadhila a Muslim name?

Yes. Fadhila is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning virtue.

Where is the name Fadhila used?

Common in East Africa, the Gulf, Iraq and Malaysia (Fadhilah).

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Spellings and variants of Fadhila

FadilaFazilaFadeelaFadhilahFadheela

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Fadhila mean?

Fadhila means 'Virtue, moral excellence'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Fadhila a Muslim name?

Yes. Fadhila is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning virtue.

How do you write Fadhila in Arabic?

Fadhila is written فضيلة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Fadhila?

Fadhila is pronounced fa-DHEE-lah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.