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Fadi

♂ Boy

Pronounced FAH-dee /ˈfɑ.di/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic fadi, 'a redeemer; one who sacrifices or ransoms himself for others' (a title of Christ in Arabic Christianity)Low

In 30 seconds: A redeemer; one who sacrifices himself: Fadi is Arabic 'a redeemer'. Crisp, devout, and warm (said 'FAH-dee').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic fadi, 'a redeemer; one who sacrifices or ransoms himself for others' (a title of Christ in Arabic Christianity)
U.S. rank (2025)#12620 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 816

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199119742025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Fadi comes from Arabic fadi, 'a redeemer; one who sacrifices or ransoms himself for others' — a title of Christ among Arabic-speaking Christians (we note the devotional sense). A crisp, devout name across the Arab world (said 'FAH-dee').

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, a-redeemer at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Fadi means 'a redeemer; one who sacrifices or ransoms himself for others' in Arabic — a title of Christ in Arabic Christianity — a crisp, devout name (said 'FAH-dee').
Overall data confidence 58%
Arabic references — Fadi — devotional sense noted

Variations

FadyFaddi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fadi mean?

Fadi is Arabic for 'a redeemer; one who sacrifices himself for others'.

How do you pronounce Fadi?

It's said FAH-dee /ˈfɑ.di/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Fadi a boy or girl name?

Fadi is a boy's name.

How popular is Fadi?

Fadi is a rare name in the U.S.

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