Abolfazl
Arabic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Abolfazl
Abolfazl (also spelled Abu al-Fadl) means "father of excellence" or "father of virtue," derived from the Arabic root "fadl" (فضل) meaning excellence or superiority, with "Abu" (ابو) being the Arabic prefix meaning "father of." The name is primarily used in Persian and Arab Muslim communities and has significant historical importance in Shia Islam, most notably borne by Abbas ibn Ali, the half-brother of Imam Husayn, who is venerated in Islamic tradition.
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Etymology
Abolfazl (also spelled Abu al-Fadl) means "father of excellence" or "father of virtue," derived from the Arabic root "fadl" (فضل) meaning excellence or superiority, with "Abu" (ابو) being the Arabic prefix meaning "father of." The name is primarily used in Persian and Arab Muslim communities and has significant historical importance in Shia Islam, most notably borne by Abbas ibn Ali, the half-brother of Imam Husayn, who is venerated in Islamic tradition.
Abolfazl currently ranks #3,388 in the United States as a boy's name.
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