Faysal
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Faysal
The given name 'Faysal' means 'success' or 'good fortune' and is derived from the Arabic word 'faysal', which is a diminutive form of 'faysal', meaning 'to be successful' or 'to prosper'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Faysal' means 'success' or 'good fortune' and is derived from the Arabic word 'faysal', which is a diminutive form of 'faysal', meaning 'to be successful' or 'to prosper'. The name 'Faysal' is commonly used in Islamic cultures, particularly in the Middle East and South Asia, and is associated with the Ottoman Empire's Sultan Faysal I, who ruled from 1913 to 1914.
Faysal currently ranks #11,276 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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