Find out how popular the first name Feda has been for the last 1 years (from 1989 to 1989) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Feda by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Feda is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1989, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Feda.

The history of the first name Feda

The name Feda is of Arabic origin and dates back to the 7th century. It is derived from the Arabic word "fada," which means "to redeem" or "to ransom." The name was commonly used in the Middle East and North Africa during the early days of Islam.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Feda can be found in the Islamic religious text, the Quran. In the Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 207, the name Feda is mentioned as a person who willingly sacrificed their life for the sake of God.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Feda. One of the most famous was Feda ibn al-Mutanabbi, a renowned Arab poet who lived from 915 to 965 AD. He was known for his eloquent and powerful verses, which often praised the virtues of courage and valor.

Another historical figure with the name Feda was Feda al-Hanbali, a renowned Islamic scholar who lived in the 12th century. He was a prominent figure in the Hanbali school of Islamic jurisprudence and authored several influential works on Islamic law and theology.

In the 13th century, Feda al-Din al-Dimashqi, a Syrian historian and geographer, wrote the influential book "Al-Masalik wa al-Mamalik" (The Paths and the Kingdoms), which provided a detailed account of the geography and history of the Islamic world.

The name Feda also appears in the historical records of the Ottoman Empire. Feda Efendi was a prominent Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire in the late 16th century.

Another notable figure with the name Feda was Feda Kamil Bey, an Egyptian politician and reformer who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He played a significant role in the Egyptian nationalist movement and was a vocal advocate for the modernization of Egyptian society.

Data source

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