Fadl
Fadl is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Grace, bounty, favour”.
| Meaning | Grace, bounty, favour |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | فضل |
| Pronunciation | FADL |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf States, Sudan, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Fadl
Fadl comes from the Arabic Faḍl, a word for grace, generosity and excellence, frequently used for the favour God shows His servants. A cousin of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, al-Faḍl son of al-ʿAbbās, bore this name and rode behind him during the Farewell Pilgrimage. In South Asia and Iran the same word appears as Fazal or Fazl, and it also forms compounds such as Fadlallah.
Is Fadl a Muslim name?
The name was borne by the Companion al-Faḍl ibn al-ʿAbbās, and the word appears often in the Quran, as in 'That is the bounty of Allah, which He gives to whom He wills' (Quran 62:4).
How popular is Fadl?
Used in the Arab world, while Fazal and Fazl are the South Asian and Persian forms.
Gifts with the name Fadl
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Spellings and variants of Fadl
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fadl mean?
Fadl means 'Grace, bounty, favour'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Fadl a Muslim name?
The name was borne by the Companion al-Faḍl ibn al-ʿAbbās, and the word appears often in the Quran, as in 'That is the bounty of Allah, which He gives to whom He wills' (Quran 62:4).
How do you pronounce Fadl?
Fadl is pronounced FADL.
Is Fadl a boy or girl name?
Fadl is usually a boy name.