Fazl
Fazl is a Muslim boy name meaning “Grace, bounty, favour of God”.
| Meaning | Grace, bounty, favour of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, South Asian pronunciation |
| Arabic spelling | فضل |
| Pronunciation | FAZL |
| Arabic root | ف ض ل (f-ḍ-l) — grace, bounty |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Fazl
Fazl is the Urdu, Persian and Pashto form of Faḍl, meaning grace, bounty or excess of goodness, often God's favour. It appears in compound names such as Fazl-ur-Rahman (the bounty of the Merciful) and Fazlullah. In Arabic, al-Faḍl ibn ʿAbbās was a cousin of the Prophet ﷺ.
Is Fazl a Muslim name?
Yes. Fazl is a Muslim name, the South Asian form of the Arabic Fadl, meaning God's grace and bounty.
Is Fazl in the Quran?
'That is the bounty (faḍl) of Allah, which He gives to whom He wills' (Quran 62:4).
Where is the name Fazl used?
Very common in Pakistan and Afghanistan, often as Fazal or in compounds.
Gifts with the name Fazl
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fazl mean?
Fazl means 'Grace, bounty, favour of God'. It comes from Arabic, South Asian pronunciation.
Is Fazl a Muslim name?
Yes. Fazl is a Muslim name, the South Asian form of the Arabic Fadl, meaning God's grace and bounty.
How do you write Fazl in Arabic?
Fazl is written فضل in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Fazl?
Fazl is pronounced FAZL.
Is Fazl mentioned in the Quran?
'That is the bounty (faḍl) of Allah, which He gives to whom He wills' (Quran 62:4).