فضیلت

Fazilat

girlArabic, Urdu / Persian form

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

MeaningVirtue, excellence, merit
GenderGirl
OriginArabic, Urdu / Persian form
Arabic spellingفضیلت
Pronunciationfuh-ZEE-lut
Arabic rootف ض ل (f-ḍ-l) — to excel
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Fazilat

Fazilat is the Persian and Urdu form of Arabic faḍīla, with the final tāʾ pronounced as -at, as Persian does. It means 'virtue' or 'excellence', and as a word it is used for honoured scholars (fazilat). It is a girls' name in Pakistan, India, Afghanistan and Central Asia, and Fazilet in Turkey.

Is Fazilat a Muslim name?

Yes. Fazilat is a Muslim name meaning 'virtue', from Arabic through Persian and Urdu.

Where is the name Fazilat used?

Used in Pakistan, India, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan; Fazilet is the Turkish form.

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Spellings and variants of Fazilat

FazeelatFaziletFadilaFazila

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Fazilat mean?

Fazilat means 'Virtue, excellence, merit'. It comes from Arabic, Urdu / Persian form.

Is Fazilat a Muslim name?

Yes. Fazilat is a Muslim name meaning 'virtue', from Arabic through Persian and Urdu.

How do you write Fazilat in Arabic?

Fazilat is written فضیلت in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Fazilat?

Fazilat is pronounced fuh-ZEE-lut.

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