Fabia as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Fabia

What is the meaning of the name Fabia ?

The baby name Fabia is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced FAY-bee-ə (ˈfeɪ.bi.ə),FAB-ee-ə (ˈfæb.i.ə),FAH-byah (ˈfa.bja).

Fabia is Latin in Origin.

Fabia is a feminine Latin name deriving from the ancient Roman family name Fabius, itself from faba, “bean.” As with many Roman nomina, it originated as a clan identifier before becoming a personal name; its meaning is traditionally interpreted as “bean grower” or “bean farmer,” reflecting agricultural roots. Fabia can also be viewed as the feminine counterpart to Fabianus (“of the Fabian family”).

In antiquity, women of the patrician gens Fabia bore this name, lending it an austere, classical polish. Modern usage appears mainly in Italy, Spain, and parts of Latin America, though it remains rarer than related forms. Notable variants include Fabiana (Italian/Spanish/Portuguese), Fabiola (Late Latin diminutive), and the French Fabienne; masculine counterparts are Fabio, Fabian/Fabián, Fabien, and the archaic Fabius. Familiar short forms include Fabi and Bia. In some traditions, name days align with Saint Fabian (January 20) or Saint Fabiola (December 27).