Boy name
Fedayi name meaning
“one who sacrifices himself for a cause”
Fedayi means “one who sacrifices himself for a cause.” Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it is a spelling of fedai, derived from Arabic fidāʾī and fidāʾ, referring to ransom or sacrifice. The Turkish words feda and fedai provide concrete associations with its meaning.
What does Fedayi mean?
One who sacrifices himself for a cause
In Turkish: bir uğurda kendini feda eden
Fedayi comes from a word expressing willingness to put oneself at risk for a cause. Historical uses can involve service, commitment, or accepting danger. Fedai is a closely related spelling, while feda and fidye belong to the same root family; these meanings describe the name, not its bearer.
Origin of the name Fedayi
Fedayi is a spelling variant of Fedai. It derives from Arabic fidāʾī, associated with fidāʾ, ransom or self-sacrifice.
How to pronounce Fedayi
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /fedaji/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | فدائی |
| Arabic | فدائي |
Is Fedayi a boy’s name?
Yes, Fedayi is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Fedayi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Fedayi
Names with related meanings
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- Abdullah♂Servant of God
- Abdulkadir♂Servant of the All-Powerful
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Akif♂Steadfastly devoted
- Ferhat♂Hero of the Ferhat and Şirin story
- Abdülhamid♂Servant of God, the Praiseworthy
- Emrullah♂God's command or decree
- Aliyar♂Friend or companion of Ali
- Veli♂Guardian, friend
- İslam♂Submission to God
- Hamdi♂Connected with praise and thanksgiving
Famous people named Fedayi
- Fedayi Yağar
FAQ about the name Fedayi
What is the meaning of Fedayi?
Fedayi means “one who sacrifices himself for a cause”. Fedayi is a spelling variant of Fedai. It derives from Arabic fidāʾī, associated with fidāʾ, ransom or self-sacrifice.
Is Fedayi a boy’s name?
Yes, Fedayi is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Fedayi in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Fedayi nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Fedayi?
Fedayi is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Fedayi have?
Fedayi has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Fedayi?
Fedayi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Fedayi?
Notable people named Fedayi include Fedayi Yağar.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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