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Fadil

/FAH-dil/Fulani & Hausa · a boy’s name

“Virtuous and distinguished, someone admired for excellence”

In Fulani

How to say it
FAH-dil
Given to
Boys
Used in
Nigeria, Senegal, Guinea, Mali
How common
uncommon · also a surname
For a girl
Fadila

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

FadilFadelFadile

From the same family

01Fadila“Virtuous and distinguished, with qualities that bring honor”Fulanifemale→︎02Fadimata“A West African form of Fatima. The Arabic name is traditionally explained as “one who abstains” or “the weaned one.””Fulanifemale→︎

In Hausa

How to say it
FAH-dil
Given to
Boys
Used in
Nigeria, Niger
How common
common
For a girl
Fadila

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

FadilFadhil

From the same family

01Fadila“A virtuous and admirable woman”Hausafemale→︎02Fadilu“A virtuous or excellent person”Hausamale→︎03Fadimatu“A cherished Muslim name, honoring Fatima”Hausafemale→︎