Fida
/F-IY-D-AA/
Sacrifice, a devoted offering, even ransom or redemption, from the Arabic root f-d-y (to ransom, redeem, give oneself for another). The word appears in expressions of willing self-sacrifice for a loved one, so the name speaks of selfless devotion and the love that is ready to give all.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Fida is a Muslim unisex name of Arabic origin, meaning “Sacrifice, a devoted offering, even ransom or redemption, from the Arabic root f-d-y (to ransom, redeem, give oneself for another). The word appears in expressions of willing self-sacrifice for a loved one, so the name speaks of selfless devotion and the love that is ready to give all.”.
Fida is a unisex's name of Arabic origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "Sacrifice, a devoted offering, even ransom or redemption, from the Arabic root f-d-y (to ransom, redeem, give oneself for another). The word appears in expressions of willing self-sacrifice for a loved one, so the name speaks of selfless devotion and the love that is ready to give all." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among Arab, Indian, Pakistani families, Fida carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Fida's roots in Arabic & Islamic tradition
Fida carries meaning rooted in Arabic and the wider Islamic tradition (Arabic) — “Sacrifice, a devoted offering, even ransom or redemption, from the Arabic root f-d-y (to ransom, redeem, give oneself for another). The word appears in expressions of willing self-sacrifice for a loved one, so the name speaks of selfless devotion and the love that is ready to give all.”. Many Muslim families weigh a name's root meaning and the values it carries.
NameRoot shows you the depth. See Fida's Arabic roots, the values it carries, and how it scores for your family.
See Fida's full reading →What does Fida's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Fida resonates in either tradition.
Fida's destiny number is 2 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Fida's full reading →
Does Fida go with your family's names?
Fida breaks into 4 sounds: /F-IY-D-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Fida sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Fida beside your family's names →
Names similar to Fida
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Fida
What does the name Fida mean?
Fida means "Sacrifice, a devoted offering, even ransom or redemption, from the Arabic root f-d-y (to ransom, redeem, give oneself for another). The word appears in expressions of willing self-sacrifice for a loved one, so the name speaks of selfless devotion and the love that is ready to give all.." It is a unisex name of Arabic origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Fida a boy or girl name?
Fida is a unisex name, used for any gender.
What is the origin of the name Fida?
Fida is of Arabic origin, used in Muslim tradition, commonly among Arab, Indian, Pakistani families.
Is Fida a Muslim name?
Yes. Fida is a unisex name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Arabic origin.
What does Fida mean in Arabic?
Fida originates from Arabic, where it means "Sacrifice, a devoted offering, even ransom or redemption, from the Arabic root f-d-y (to ransom, redeem, give oneself for another). The word appears in expressions of willing self-sacrifice for a loved one, so the name speaks of selfless devotion and the love that is ready to give all.."
What is the numerology of Fida?
Fida has a Pythagorean destiny number of 2 — harmony and partnership.
Is Fida an Islamic name?
Yes. Fida is an Arabic unisex name meaning "Sacrifice, a devoted offering, even ransom or redemption, from the Arabic root f-d-y (to ransom, redeem, give oneself for another). The word appears in expressions of willing self-sacrifice for a loved one, so the name speaks of selfless devotion and the love that is ready to give all.", widely used in Muslim families, including Arab and Indian communities.
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