Tofazzal
Tofazzal is a Muslim boy name meaning “Grace, kindness, favour”.
| Meaning | Grace, kindness, favour |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Bengali form |
| Arabic spelling | تفضّل |
| Pronunciation | toh-FOZ-zol |
| Arabic root | ف ض ل (f-ḍ-l) — grace, favour |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Tofazzal
Tofazzal is the Bengali pronunciation of the Arabic tafaḍḍul, a noun from the root f-ḍ-l. This root is connected with grace, favour, bounty and excellence; the related word faḍl is frequently used for the bounty that God grants to people, as in the Quranic phrase that is the bounty of Allah (62:4). Tafaḍḍul itself means showing kindness or doing someone a favour graciously. As a boy's name, Tofazzal therefore conveys grace, kindness and generosity.
Bengali pronunciation explains the unusual spelling. The Arabic short a often becomes an o sound in Bengali, and the emphatic ḍ is pronounced like z, as it is in Persian and Urdu, so tafaḍḍul turns into Tofazzal. It is pronounced toh-FOZ-zol, and variants include Tafazzul, Tafazzal and Tofazzol. The name is used mainly in Bangladesh and West Bengal, very often combined with Hossain, as in Tofazzal Hossain. One well-known bearer is Tofazzal Hossain Manik Miah, the influential journalist and editor of the Bengali daily Ittefaq.
Famous people named Tofazzal
- Tofazzal Hossain Manik Miah — Bangladeshi journalist and founding editor of the daily Ittefaq
Is Tofazzal a Muslim name?
Yes. Tofazzal is a Muslim name used in Bangladesh. It comes from the Arabic Tafaddul, meaning 'grace' or 'kindness'.
Is Tofazzal in the Quran?
The root f-ḍ-l appears often in the Quran, as in 'that is the bounty (faḍl) of Allah' (Quran 62:4).
Where is the name Tofazzal used?
Common in Bangladesh and West Bengal.
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Spellings and variants of Tofazzal
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tofazzal mean?
Tofazzal means 'Grace, kindness, favour'. It comes from Arabic, Bengali form.
Is Tofazzal a Muslim name?
Yes. Tofazzal is a Muslim name used in Bangladesh. It comes from the Arabic Tafaddul, meaning 'grace' or 'kindness'.
How do you write Tofazzal in Arabic?
Tofazzal is written تفضّل in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Tofazzal?
Tofazzal is pronounced toh-FOZ-zol.
Is Tofazzal mentioned in the Quran?
The root f-ḍ-l appears often in the Quran, as in 'that is the bounty (faḍl) of Allah' (Quran 62:4).
Is Tofazzal a Bengali name?
Yes. Tofazzal is the Bengali form of the Arabic Tafaddul and is used mainly in Bangladesh and West Bengal.
What does Tofazzal mean in Islam?
Tofazzal means grace, kindness and favour, from the Arabic root f-d-l, associated with the bounty of God.