Fadilat
فضيلة
/ fa-DEE-lat /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Virtuous
Meaning & Etymology
Virtue, grace
Virtue, grace
Etymology
Derived from the Arabic word faḍīlah (فضيلة), meaning virtue or grace.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Chadic > West Chadic > Hausa-Gwandara
Cultural context
In Hausa and Fulani cultures, names related to Islamic virtues are highly valued and reflect the importance of piety and moral character.
Symbolism
The name Fadilat symbolises the aspiration for moral excellence and divine favour.
Religious reference
Quranic virtue concepts
Related names
Similar Names
A child is sweet to the gods
Mighty or powerful
God has done something great
The one who was born with joy