"bean grower"
Origin: Latin
Language: Latin
Fabiola
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Meaning & Origin
"of the Fabian family"
Origin: Latin
Language: Roman
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The Story of Fabiola
Fabiola is a diminutive of the Roman family name Fabia, derived from the Latin faba meaning bean — referring to an ancestor who grew or sold beans, a significant crop in ancient Rome. The Fabian family was one of the most powerful patrician clans in the Roman Republic. The name gained lasting religious significance through Saint Fabiola, a 4th-century Roman noblewoman who became a Christian philanthropist and founded one of the first public hospitals in Western history.
Fabiola became widely known in the Catholic world through Saint Fabiola and gained renewed prominence when the Belgian Queen Fabiola, a Spanish noblewoman, married King Baudouin in 1960. The name remains popular in Latin America and Spain.
Saint Fabiola is the patron saint of divorced people and those experiencing difficult marriages, having herself been divorced before converting to an ascetic Christian life. Queen Fabiola of Belgium was beloved by the Belgian people for her warmth and charity work.
Historical Record
Fabiola first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 8,950 babies have been named Fabiola in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Fabiola is past its peak , currently ranked #3,120 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Saint Fabiola founded one of the first public hospitals in Western history in the 4th century
- Queen Fabiola of Belgium was born a Spanish noblewoman and became one of Belgium's most beloved queens
Fabiola in Other Languages
Latin
Fabiola
French
Fabiole
Italian
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Spanish
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Portuguese
Fabíola
Popularity Over Time
#3,120
Current Rank
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Peaked 1995
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Fabiola
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Queen Fabiola of Belgium
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1928
Spanish-born Queen of Belgium, beloved consort of King Baudouin, known for charity work
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Saint Fabiola
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4th-century Roman noblewoman who founded one of the first hospitals in Western history
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity Rank
- #3,120
- Total SSA Count
- 51
- Cultural Origins
- Spanish Italian Latin American Belgian Catholic
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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Fabi
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Biola
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fabiola
What does the name Fabiola mean?
"bean grower" (from Latin). "of the Fabian family" (from Latin). Fabiola is a diminutive of the Roman family name Fabia, derived from the Latin faba meaning bean — referring to an ancestor who grew or sold beans, a significant crop in ancient Rome. The Fabian family was one of the most powerful patrician clans in the Roman Republic. The name gained lasting religious significance through Saint Fabiola, a 4th-century Roman noblewoman who became a Christian philanthropist and founded one of the first public hospitals in Western history.
What is the origin of the name Fabiola?
Fabiola has Latin, Spanish, Italian, Latin American, Belgian, and Catholic origins. In Latin, it means "bean grower". In Latin, it means "of the Fabian family".
Is Fabiola a boy or girl name?
Fabiola is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #3120. As a boy name, it is ranked #21718. Fabiola is more commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Fabiola?
Fabiola is currently ranked #3120 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Fabiola?
Common nicknames for Fabiola include Fabi, Faby, and Biola.
What are good middle names for Fabiola?
Popular middle name pairings include Fabiola Maria, Fabiola Elena, Fabiola Isabel, Fabiola Rosa, Fabiola Carmen, and Fabiola Lucia.
What are good sibling names for Fabiola?
Names that pair well with Fabiola as siblings include Isabella, Valentina, Rodrigo, Emilio, Catalina, and Diego.
How many syllables does Fabiola have?
Fabiola has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Fabiola a common or rare name?
Fabiola is an uncommon name, ranked #3120 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Fabiola?
Are there other spellings for Fabiola?
Related spellings include Fabiana.
About the Name Fabiola
Fabiola is a girl name with Spanish, Italian, Latin American, Belgian, and Catholic origins . The name means "bean grower" in Latin .
Is Fabiola a boy or girl name? Fabiola is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #3,120 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #21,718. Fabiola is more commonly used as a girl name.
Fabiola is currently ranked #3,120 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Fabiola has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Fabiola include Fabi, Faby, and Biola. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Fabiola include Fabiana . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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