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Fidel
fih-DEHL
Fidel (name) means a Spanish male given name, meaning "faithful.". Example: “Her grandfather was named Fidel after his own father.”
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A Spanish male given name, meaning "faithful."
"Her grandfather was named Fidel after his own father."
How to use Fidel
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Spanish first name meaning "faithful."
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish Fidel, from Latin fidēlis ("faithful").
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What does “Fidel” mean?
The word “Fidel” means a Spanish male given name, meaning "faithful.". In plain terms, a Spanish first name meaning "faithful.".
How do you pronounce “Fidel”?
“Fidel” is pronounced fih-DEHL (/fɪˈdɛl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Fidel” in a sentence?
Here is “Fidel” used in a sentence: “Her grandfather was named Fidel after his own father.”
What part of speech is “Fidel”?
“Fidel” is a name.
Where does the word “Fidel” come from?
The word “Fidel” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Spanish Fidel, from Latin fidēlis ("faithful").
Is “Fidel” a common word?
“Fidel” is an uncommon word in modern English.
