ابوالفضل

Abolfazl

boyArabic (Persian pronunciation of Abū al-Faḍl)

Abolfazl is a Muslim boy name meaning “Father of virtue; man of excellence”.

MeaningFather of virtue; man of excellence
GenderBoy
OriginArabic (Persian pronunciation of Abū al-Faḍl)
Arabic spellingابوالفضل
Pronunciationah-bol-FAZL
Arabic rootف ض ل (f-ḍ-l) — to excel, grace, bounty
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Abolfazl

Abolfazl is the Persian pronunciation of Abū al-Faḍl, 'father of virtue'. It is the kunya of al-ʿAbbās ibn ʿAlī, half-brother of Imam Ḥusayn, who carried the standard at Karbala and was killed trying to bring water to the thirsty camp. He is deeply loved for his loyalty, and in Iran Abolfazl has become one of the most popular boys' names.

Is Abolfazl a Muslim name?

Yes. Abolfazl is a Muslim name, the kunya of ʿAbbas ibn ʿAli, the loyal brother of Imam Husayn.

Where is the name Abolfazl used?

Very popular in Iran; Abul Fazl is a historic name in South Asia.

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Spellings and variants of Abolfazl

AbulfazlAbul FazlAbu al-FadlAbolfazel

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abolfazl mean?

Abolfazl means 'Father of virtue; man of excellence'. It comes from Arabic (Persian pronunciation of Abū al-Faḍl).

Is Abolfazl a Muslim name?

Yes. Abolfazl is a Muslim name, the kunya of ʿAbbas ibn ʿAli, the loyal brother of Imam Husayn.

How do you write Abolfazl in Arabic?

Abolfazl is written ابوالفضل in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Abolfazl?

Abolfazl is pronounced ah-bol-FAZL.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.