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Fadila

/fah-DEE-lah/Fulani & Hausa & Wolof · a girl’s name

“Virtuous and distinguished, with qualities that bring honor”

In Fulani

How to say it
fah-DEE-lah
Given to
Girls
Used in
Nigeria, Senegal, Guinea, Mali
How common
uncommon
For a boy
Fadil

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

FadilaFadilah

From the same family

01Fadil“Virtuous and distinguished, someone admired for excellence”Fulanimale→︎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-DEE-lah
Given to
Girls
Used in
Nigeria, Niger
How common
common
For a boy
Fadil

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

FadilaFadhila

From the same family

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

In Wolof

How to say it
fa-DEE-la
Given to
Girls
Used in
Senegal, Gambia
How common
uncommon

From the same family

01Fadima“A Senegalese form of Fatima/Fāṭimah, traditionally understood as “one who weans” or “one who abstains.””Woloffemale→︎02Fadimatou“A West African/Senegalese form of Fatima/Fāṭimah: “one who weans” or “one who abstains.””Woloffemale→︎