Fadil

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How to Pronounce Fadil

Pronounced FAH-dil /ˈfɑ.dɪl/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic fadil, 'virtuous; excellent; generous; honorable; of merit'Low

In 30 seconds: Virtuous; excellent; generous; honorable: Fadil is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'FAH-dil').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic fadil, 'virtuous; excellent; generous; honorable; of merit'

U.S. rank (2025)#12621 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 145

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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Fadil comes from the Arabic fadil, 'virtuous; excellent; generous; honorable; of merit'. A crisp, classic name (said 'FAH-dil').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, virtuous-and-honorable at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Fadil means 'virtuous; excellent; generous; honorable' in Arabic — a crisp, gracious name (said 'FAH-dil').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Fadil — Arabic etymology

Variations

FadhilFadelFazil

Nicknames

Fadi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fadil mean?

Fadil is Arabic for 'virtuous; excellent; generous; honorable'.

How do you pronounce Fadil?

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

Is Fadil a boy or girl name?

Fadil is a boy's name.

How popular is Fadil?

Fadil is a very rare name in the U.S.