Faizal
Faizal is a Muslim boy name meaning “Judge; one who decides between right and wrong”.
| Meaning | Judge; one who decides between right and wrong |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Malay spelling |
| Arabic spelling | فيصل |
| Pronunciation | FY-zahl |
| Arabic root | ف ص ل (f-ṣ-l) — to separate, to decide |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Faizal
Faizal is the Malay and Indonesian spelling of the Arabic name Fayṣal, which means a decisive judge, one who separates truth from falsehood. Because Malay has no emphatic ṣ, the sound is often written z. The name became popular in Southeast Asia partly through admiration for King Fayṣal of Saudi Arabia.
Is Faizal a Muslim name?
Yes. Faizal is a Muslim name, the Malay form of the Arabic Faisal, meaning a just and decisive judge.
Where is the name Faizal used?
Very common in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia.
Gifts with the name Faizal
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Spellings and variants of Faizal
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Faizal mean?
Faizal means 'Judge; one who decides between right and wrong'. It comes from Arabic, Malay spelling.
Is Faizal a Muslim name?
Yes. Faizal is a Muslim name, the Malay form of the Arabic Faisal, meaning a just and decisive judge.
How do you write Faizal in Arabic?
Faizal is written فيصل in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Faizal?
Faizal is pronounced FY-zahl.