فضيلة

Fadila

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

MeaningVirtue, moral excellence
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingفضيلة
Pronunciationfa-DEE-lah
Arabic rootف ض ل (f-ḍ-l) — to excel, to be gracious
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Fadila

Fadila is the standard Maghrebi, Levantine and Bosnian spelling of Faḍīla, virtue. In North Africa it is also written Fadela or Fadhila, and in the Balkans Fadila is a well-known Bosniak name. The name praises goodness of character rather than outward beauty.

Is Fadila a Muslim name?

Yes. Fadila (Faḍīla) is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning virtue.

Where is the name Fadila used?

Common in Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and among Bosniaks.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Fadila mean?

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

Is Fadila a Muslim name?

Yes. Fadila (Faḍīla) is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning virtue.

How do you write Fadila in Arabic?

Fadila is written فضيلة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Fadila?

Fadila is pronounced fa-DEE-lah.

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