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Fadhilah

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Meaning

Virtue

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Southeast Asia

Global Spellings

Arabic فضيلة
Urdu فضیلہ
Persian فاضله
Bengali ফাদিলাঃ
Pashto فهدالله
Graceful and timeless, the name Fadhilah is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Virtue', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Fadhilah, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Fadhilah comes from the same Arabic root f-d-l as Fadhel, meaning "virtue."

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Etymology

The Malay spelling of the Arabic fadilah, 'virtue, excellence.'

Hadith / Historical Connection

Choosing a name well is treated in the sunna as a duty owed to the child. Abu Dawud records the Prophet saying that on the Day of Resurrection you will be called by your names and by your fathers' names, so give yourselves good names. Names carrying a quality are chosen in that spirit.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across Malay-speaking Muslim communities, particularly as a girl's name.