Boy name
Fadil name meaning
“virtuous, possessing excellence”
Fadil is a masculine name from Arabic fāḍil, meaning “virtuous” or “possessing excellence”. The source word expresses virtue or distinction in excellence. Fadhil is a spelling variant of the name, while the spelling Fadil can also represent the related Arabic form faḍīl, alongside its usual derivation from fāḍil.
What does Fadil mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Fadil
Usually from Arabic fāḍil, meaning virtuous or distinguished in excellence. Fadil may also represent the related form faḍīl.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Fadil in Islam and the Quran
Fadil 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 Fadil
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Fadil, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Fadil: virtuous, possessing excellence
- Hikam: wisdom and wise sayings
- Solehan: pious, morally upright
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Meaning of each word
- Fadil: virtuous, possessing excellence
- Rabbani: divine or pertaining to the Lord
- Taufiqur: assistance toward success
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Fadil Ilahi
Meaning of each word
- Fadil: virtuous, possessing excellence
- Ilahi: divine; my God
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Meaning of each word
- Makbul: accepted, approved
- Fadil: virtuous, possessing excellence
- Nuryadin: light of the faith
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Fadil Hafis
Meaning of each word
- Fadil: virtuous, possessing excellence
- Hafis: guardian, preserver, memorizer
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Fadil Miftahudin Asim
Meaning of each word
- Fadil: virtuous, possessing excellence
- Miftahudin: key of the faith
- Asim: protector, guardian
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How to pronounce Fadil
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /fadil/ |
| Arabic script | فاضل |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥ꦳ꦢꦶꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮖᮓᮤᮜ᮪ |
Is Fadil a boy’s name?
Yes, Fadil is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Fadil ranks #1,024 among boy names in our data sample (19 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Fadil
- Fadel♂Excellent, virtuous
- Fadlil♂Excellence, generosity
- Farid♂Unique, without equal
- Fadli♂Excellence, generosity
- Fadilah♂♀Virtue, moral excellence
- Fadly♂Excellence, generosity
- Fuadi♂My heart, the inner heart
- Faiz♂Successful in attaining victory
- Fariz♂One who distinguishes or sorts
- Faqih♂Scholar of Islamic law
- Faris♂Knight, horseman
- Fadilla♂♀Virtue, moral excellence
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 Fadil
- Fadil Sausu · b. 1985
- Fadil Jaidi · b. 1994
- Fadil · b. 1976
- Fadil · b. 1973
- Fadil Regal · b. 1974
- Fadil Regan
- Fadil Zumhana · b. 1964
FAQ about the name Fadil
What is the meaning of Fadil?
Fadil means virtuous, possessing excellence. Usually from Arabic fāḍil, meaning virtuous or distinguished in excellence. Fadil may also represent the related form faḍīl.
Is Fadil a boy’s name?
Yes, Fadil is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Fadil?
Fadil is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Fadil in the Quran?
Fadil does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Fadil have?
Fadil has 2 syllables (Fa-dil) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Fadil?
Fadil ranks #1,024 among boy names in our data sample (19 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Fadil?
Other spellings: Fadhil.
What full names go well with Fadil?
Some ideas: Fadil Hikam Solehan; Fadil Rabbani Taufiqur; Fadil Ilahi.
Famous people named Fadil?
Notable people named Fadil include Fadil Sausu, Fadil Jaidi, Fadil.
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