Fida
Fida is a Muslim unisex name of Arabic origin, meaning “Sacrifice, devotion”.
| Meaning | Sacrifice, devotion |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | فداء |
| Pronunciation | fi-DAH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Fida
Fida means a ransom, or the willingness to sacrifice oneself for someone loved. At its heart is the idea of offering yourself for a cause or for another person. Arab parents give it chiefly to daughters. In Pakistan and India, by contrast, it is often given to boys, particularly in pairings such as Fida Hussain, where it expresses devotion to the person named.
Is Fida a Muslim name?
Muslims value Fida for its sense of self-giving devotion, and its root appears in 'And We ransomed him (fadaynāhu) with a great sacrifice' (Quran 37:107).
How popular is Fida?
Fida is a girls' name in the Levant and Egypt but frequently a boys' name in Pakistan and India.
Gifts with the name Fida
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Spellings and variants of Fida
Names similar to Fida
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fida mean?
Fida means 'Sacrifice, devotion'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Fida a Muslim name?
Muslims value Fida for its sense of self-giving devotion, and its root appears in 'And We ransomed him (fadaynāhu) with a great sacrifice' (Quran 37:107).
How do you pronounce Fida?
Fida is pronounced fi-DAH.
Is Fida a boy or girl name?
Fida is used for both boys and girls.