Fadil
Fact sheet
- Name
- Fadil
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The name Fadil has its roots in the Arabic term fāḍil, which means "virtuous, excellent, generous, righteous" and thus represents "the virtuous one". Fadil is particularly frequently used in Turkey, Indonesia, and the South Slavic region.
What does the name Fadil mean?
Fadil comes from the Arabic word fāḍil, which means "virtuous, excellent, generous, righteous". Therefore, it is interpreted as "the virtuous one". The name is particularly common in Turkey, Indonesia, and the South Slavic region. A well-known variant of the name is Fadel, while the feminine form is Fadila.
Where does the name Fadil come from?
The name Fadil is a masculine first name with Arabic origins and means "the virtuous one". The Arabic word fāḍil (فاضل) combines the meanings of "virtuous, excellent, generous, righteous". In various languages, Fadil can be found in Albanian, Bosnian, Indonesian, Kosovar, South Slavic, and Turkish.
How do you pronounce Fadil?
The pronunciation of the name Fadil is soft and two-syllable. It is typically pronounced as "Fa-dil" [ˈfaːdɪl], starting with an open, long A sound. The voiced D structures the middle of the name, while the L at the end provides a gentle sound. Overall, Fadil conveys a calm and harmonious aura – modern, present, and balanced.
Popularity
In Germany, the first name Fadil enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 2,308th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 1967 when it reached 210th place. In the last ten years, Fadil has been used as a first name about 140 times, placing it 1,970th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,920th.
Nicknames & pet names
Dili / Fado
Famous people
- Abdel-Fadil Sherif (Egyptian football player)
- Fadil Abdurahmanovic (chess player from Bosnia and Herzegovina)
- Fadil El Ghoul (R3HAB) Dutch-Moroccan DJ/producer
- Fadil Hadzic (Yugoslav film director)
- Fadil Muriqi (footballer from Yugoslavia)
- Fadil Ozturk (Turkish writer)
- Fadil Pacrami (writer)
- Fadil Vokrri (former Yugoslav football talent from the 80s)
- Mirza Asadu'llah Fadil Mazandarani (Iranian scholar)
Frequently asked questions about the name Fadil
What is the origin of the name Fadil?
Fadil is a masculine first name of Arabic origin and means 'the virtuous one'.
What does the name Fadil mean?
The name Fadil comes from the Arabic word fāḍil, which means 'virtuous, excellent, generous, righteous'.
How popular is the name Fadil?
Fadil is particularly common in Turkey, Indonesia, and the South Slavic region.