فدوى

Fadoua

girlArabic, Maghrebi spelling

Fadoua is a Muslim girl name meaning “Self-sacrifice, devotion”.

MeaningSelf-sacrifice, devotion
GenderGirl
OriginArabic, Maghrebi spelling
Arabic spellingفدوى
Pronunciationfad-WAH
Arabic rootف د ي (f-d-y) — to ransom, to sacrifice oneself for
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Fadoua

Fadoua is the French-influenced Moroccan, Algerian and Tunisian spelling of Fadwā, where 'ou' stands for the w sound. The name expresses self-sacrifice and devotion, from the root of fidāʾ. It is a familiar name across the Maghreb and among North Africans in France and Belgium.

Is Fadoua a Muslim name?

Yes. Fadoua is a Muslim name, the North African spelling of Fadwa, 'self-sacrifice'.

Where is the name Fadoua used?

Common in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia and among their diaspora in Europe.

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Spellings and variants of Fadoua

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Fadoua mean?

Fadoua means 'Self-sacrifice, devotion'. It comes from Arabic, Maghrebi spelling.

Is Fadoua a Muslim name?

Yes. Fadoua is a Muslim name, the North African spelling of Fadwa, 'self-sacrifice'.

How do you write Fadoua in Arabic?

Fadoua is written فدوى in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Fadoua?

Fadoua is pronounced fad-WAH.

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