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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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.”.
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This page tells you what Fida means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against the names already in your family, your heritage, and your baby's exact birth star.
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Meaning & origin
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.
What would a baby named Fida look like?
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See Fida's baby portrait →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
If Fida resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
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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.
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