Boy name
Fadel name meaning
“excellent, virtuous”
Fadel is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning “excellent” or “virtuous”. It is a spelling variant of the Arabic name Fāḍil. That source form comes from the root f-ḍ-l, associated with excellence and merit, providing the linguistic basis for the meanings attached to Fadel.
What does Fadel mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Fadel
A spelling variant of Arabic Fāḍil, from the root f-ḍ-l associated with excellence and merit.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Fadel in Islam and the Quran
Fadel does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Fadel
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Fadel, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Fadel: excellent, virtuous
- Wafi: faithful; keeping promises
- Syawal: tenth month of the Hijri calendar
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Meaning of each word
- Fadel: excellent, virtuous
- Athoillah: a gift from God
- Supangat: help; intercession
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Fadel Wildan
Meaning of each word
- Fadel: excellent, virtuous
- Wildan: boys, young lads
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Riyan Fadel Ikhsanudin
Meaning of each word
- Riyan: fresh, quenched of thirst
- Fadel: excellent, virtuous
- Ikhsanudin: goodness in religion
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Fadel Bagir
Meaning of each word
- Fadel: excellent, virtuous
- Bagir: one who delves into knowledge
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Meaning of each word
- Fadel: excellent, virtuous
- Nadhif: clean and well kept
- Rezha: willing acceptance or contentment
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How to pronounce Fadel
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /fadɛl/ |
| Arabic script | فاضل |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥ꦳ꦢꦺꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮖᮓᮨᮜ᮪ |
Is Fadel a boy’s name?
Yes, Fadel is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Fadel ranks #1,366 among boy names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Fadel
Names with related meanings
- Budi♂Intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Setiawan♂One who remains loyal
- Hasan♂Good, handsome
- Gunawan♂Possessing ability and virtue
- Saleh♂Righteous, virtuous, devout
- Amin♂Honest, trustworthy
- Hamid♂Praiseworthy, deserving praise
- Budiman♂Wise and of good character
- Aris♂Best, excellent
- Darmawan♂Possessing virtue, of good character
- Susilo♂Well-behaved, virtuous
- Sudirman♂Good and steadfast
Famous people named Fadel
- Fadel Muhammad · b. 1952
- Andi Fadel Muhammad · b. 1999
- Fadel Ilyasa Duni · b. 2004
- Fadel Islami Rakhmat · b. 1993
- Fadel Muhammad Tauphan Ansar · b. 1996
FAQ about the name Fadel
What is the meaning of Fadel?
Fadel means excellent, virtuous. A spelling variant of Arabic Fāḍil, from the root f-ḍ-l associated with excellence and merit.
Is Fadel a boy’s name?
Yes, Fadel is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Fadel?
Fadel is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Fadel in the Quran?
Fadel does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Fadel have?
Fadel has 2 syllables (Fa-del) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Fadel?
Fadel ranks #1,366 among boy names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Fadel?
Some ideas: Fadel Wafi Syawal; Fadel Athoillah Supangat; Fadel Wildan.
Famous people named Fadel?
Notable people named Fadel include Fadel Muhammad, Andi Fadel Muhammad, Fadel Ilyasa Duni.
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