Faysal
Faysal is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Decisive judge”.
| Meaning | Decisive judge |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | فيصل |
| Pronunciation | FAY-sal |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf States, Iraq, Pakistan, Somalia |
Meaning and origin of Faysal
Faysal is an old Arabic word for a judge, or a sword, that cuts cleanly between truth and falsehood. Two well-known kings carried it: Faisal I of Iraq and, later, Faisal of Saudi Arabia. The Pakistani city of Faisalabad is also named after it. Faysal is the closer transliteration, with Faisal and Feysal as other common spellings seen across the Muslim world.
Is Faysal a Muslim name?
Faysal is an Islamic name of Arabic origin meaning decisive judge, and several Muslim kings have borne it.
How popular is Faysal?
Faysal is popular across the Arab world, Pakistan, Somalia and the diaspora.
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Spellings and variants of Faysal
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Faysal mean?
Faysal means 'Decisive judge'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Faysal a Muslim name?
Faysal is an Islamic name of Arabic origin meaning decisive judge, and several Muslim kings have borne it.
How do you pronounce Faysal?
Faysal is pronounced FAY-sal.
Is Faysal a boy or girl name?
Faysal is usually a boy name.