فيصل

Faysal

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Faysal is a Muslim boy name meaning “Decisive judge; one who separates right from wrong”.

MeaningDecisive judge; one who separates right from wrong
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingفيصل
PronunciationFAY-sal
Arabic rootف ص ل (f-ṣ-l) — to separate, to decide
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Faysal

Faysal (Fayṣal) is an old Arabic name for a judge or sword that cleanly separates truth from falsehood. It was borne by King Faisal I of Iraq and King Faisal of Saudi Arabia, and gave its name to the city of Faisalabad in Pakistan. Faysal is a closer transliteration; Faisal and Feysal are other common spellings.

Is Faysal a Muslim name?

Yes. Faysal is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'decisive judge'. It has been borne by several Muslim kings.

Where is the name Faysal used?

Popular across the Arab world, Pakistan, Somalia and the diaspora.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Faysal mean?

Faysal means 'Decisive judge; one who separates right from wrong'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Faysal a Muslim name?

Yes. Faysal is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'decisive judge'. It has been borne by several Muslim kings.

How do you write Faysal in Arabic?

Faysal is written فيصل in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Faysal?

Faysal is pronounced FAY-sal.

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