Meaning
Redemption
Name meaning
- Origin / language
- Arabic; South Asian and Indonesian usage
- Islamic / Qur’anic association
- Not specifically Qur'anic / not established
- Name type
- Single given name
- Category
- Traditional Arabic names
Language and spelling
Fida فداء is from fadā, to redeem, ransom or sacrifice. The reference records typically masculine Pakistani use and feminine Indonesian use, so it is not restricted to one gender worldwide.
Sources
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Entry reviewed: 2026-10-25
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