Meaning and history
Fabia is the feminine form of the Roman family name Fabius. Fabius is traditionally connected with Latin faba, meaning “bean,” perhaps indicating an ancestral association with bean cultivation, though Roman surname origins are not always certain. The powerful ancient gens Fabia and figures such as Fabius Maximus gave the name historical prominence. Notable bearers include British actor Fabia Drake and Brazilian engineer and executive Fabia Porto. Fabio is the familiar Italian masculine form.