Faiz
Faiz is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Successful, winner; also grace, bounty”.
| Meaning | Successful, winner; also grace, bounty |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | فائز |
| Pronunciation | FAH-iz |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Gulf States, Levant |
Meaning and origin of Faiz
Faiz can stand for two different Arabic words. Fāʾiz means 'one who wins or succeeds' and shares a root with fawz, success. In Urdu and Persian, though, Faiz usually represents fayḍ, 'grace' or 'abundant bounty', which is the sense behind the pen name of the Urdu poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz. Both meanings are positive and both are in wide use, so families can choose the sense they prefer.
Is Faiz a Muslim name?
Whichever sense parents intend, Faiz is rooted in Arabic, and the root f-w-z describes the believers' success, as in 'those are the successful' (Quran 9:20).
How popular is Faiz?
Common in Pakistan and India, often in the sense of grace, and in Arab countries as Fayez.
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Spellings and variants of Faiz
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Faiz mean?
Faiz means 'Successful, winner; also grace, bounty'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Faiz a Muslim name?
Whichever sense parents intend, Faiz is rooted in Arabic, and the root f-w-z describes the believers' success, as in 'those are the successful' (Quran 9:20).
How do you pronounce Faiz?
Faiz is pronounced FAH-iz.
Is Faiz a boy or girl name?
Faiz is usually a boy name.