Fadl
Fadl is a Muslim boy name meaning “Grace, bounty, favour”.
| Meaning | Grace, bounty, favour |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | فضل |
| Pronunciation | FADL |
| Arabic root | ف ض ل (f-ḍ-l) — to excel, to be gracious |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Fadl
Fadl is the Arabic Faḍl, meaning grace, bounty or excellence, often used of God's favour to His servants. It was the name of al-Faḍl ibn al-ʿAbbās, cousin of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, who rode behind him during the Farewell Pilgrimage. It also appears in compounds such as Fadlallah and Fazal in South Asia.
Is Fadl a Muslim name?
Yes. Fadl is a Muslim name meaning grace or favour, borne by the Companion al-Faḍl ibn al-ʿAbbās.
Is Fadl in the Quran?
The word faḍl is frequent in the Quran: 'That is the bounty of Allah, which He gives to whom He wills' (Quran 62:4).
Where is the name Fadl used?
Used in the Arab world; Fazal and Fazl are the South Asian and Persian forms.
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Spellings and variants of Fadl
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fadl mean?
Fadl means 'Grace, bounty, favour'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Fadl a Muslim name?
Yes. Fadl is a Muslim name meaning grace or favour, borne by the Companion al-Faḍl ibn al-ʿAbbās.
How do you write Fadl in Arabic?
Fadl is written فضل in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Fadl?
Fadl is pronounced FADL.
Is Fadl mentioned in the Quran?
The word faḍl is frequent in the Quran: 'That is the bounty of Allah, which He gives to whom He wills' (Quran 62:4).