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

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