The nameFadi

Fadi is an Arabic boy's name, mostly given in France since the 2000s.

Meaning

From the Arabic fadi, "redeemer, one who sacrifices himself for others".

Origin

Arabic, also used by Christians in the Middle East.

History

First given in France in the mid 1970s, Fadi peaked in the late 2000s and is still given today, mostly in the Île-de-France region.

Popularity of the name Fadi

Fadi in France

1966thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2009peak year (60 births)
1,115babies named Fadi in France since 1900
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Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Fadi was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 460 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Fadi. Its rise began around 1986, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Fadi in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 21 births a year on average, against 41 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Fadi mean?

From the Arabic fadi, "redeemer, one who sacrifices himself for others".

What is the origin of the name Fadi?

Arabic, also used by Christians in the Middle East.

Is Fadi a girl's or a boy's name?

Fadi is a boy's name.