فضيلة

Fazilah

girlArabic, Malay spelling

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

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

Meaning and origin of Fazilah

Fazilah is a spelling of Faḍīla, virtue, with the final h used in Malay and some South Asian spellings to show the Arabic feminine ending. The z reflects the way Arabic ḍ is pronounced in Malay, Urdu and Persian. The name expresses moral goodness and excellence.

Is Fazilah a Muslim name?

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

Where is the name Fazilah used?

Mostly used in Malaysia, Singapore and Pakistan.

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Spellings and variants of Fazilah

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Fazilah mean?

Fazilah means 'Virtue, excellence'. It comes from Arabic, Malay spelling.

Is Fazilah a Muslim name?

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

How do you write Fazilah in Arabic?

Fazilah is written فضيلة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Fazilah?

Fazilah is pronounced fa-ZEE-lah.

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