Fidela is the Spanish feminine form of Fidel, a name derived from the Late Latin Fidelis, meaning "faithful," itself a derivative of fides "faith." While Fidel gained worldwide recognition through Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro (1926–2016), Fidela remains a relatively rare name, used primarily in Spanish-speaking countries.Variant FormsA related variant is Fidelia, which shares the same Latin root and meaning. Both names embody the virtue of faithfulness, a common theme in Christian naming traditions.Cebuano UsageAccording to Wiktionary, Fidela is also recorded as a given name in Cebuano, a language spoken in the Philippines. This reflects the historical influence of Spanish colonization on Philippine naming practices, where Spanish-origin names were adopted and adapted.Meaning: faithfulOrigin: Spanish, from Latin FidelisType: Feminine form of FidelUsage: Spanish, Cebuano