Faisal
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Faisal
Faisal derives from the Arabic root "f-s-l" meaning "to judge" or "to decide," and literally translates to "the judge" or "decisive one." The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures across the Arab world, South Asia, and beyond, with notable historical figures including King Faisal I of Iraq and King Faisal of Saudi Arabia.
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Etymology
Faisal derives from the Arabic root "f-s-l" meaning "to judge" or "to decide," and literally translates to "the judge" or "decisive one." The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures across the Arab world, South Asia, and beyond, with notable historical figures including King Faisal I of Iraq and King Faisal of Saudi Arabia.
Faisal currently ranks #3,052 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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