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Fadwa: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“ransom; self-sacrifice”

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فدویٰ

فَدْوَى

Fadwa (فدویٰ, Arabic فَدْوَى) is a Muslim girl’s name that means “ransom; self-sacrifice”. It comes from the Arabic root ف د ي. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ف د ي.

Fadwa at a glance

Meaning: ransom; self-sacrifice
Gender: Girl
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: fad-waa
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: F · ف

Meaning of Fadwa

In English: ransom; self-sacrifice
اردو میں معنی: فدیہ، قربانی

Origin and history of Fadwa

A form from fidāʾ, ransom given for a person, from the root of sacrifice (Lane ف د ي).

Rootف د ي

How to say and write Fadwa

Say it: fad-waa2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Fadwa
Urdu: فدویٰ
Original script: فَدْوَى
Other spellings: Fadwah · Fadva
Themes: Kindness

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Questions about the name Fadwa

What does the name Fadwa mean?

Fadwa means “ransom; self-sacrifice”. In Urdu: فدیہ، قربانی. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Fadwa a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Fadwa is a girl’s name.

Is Fadwa a Muslim name?

Yes. Fadwa is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. A form from fidāʾ, ransom given for a person, from the root of sacrifice (Lane ف د ي).

How do you pronounce Fadwa?

Say it “fad-waa”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Fadwa in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Fadwa is written فدویٰ. In its original script: فَدْوَى.

What are other spellings of Fadwa?

Fadwa is also spelled Fadwah, Fadva.

Is the meaning of Fadwa verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.