Boy name
Faisal name meaning
“arbiter, decisive judge”
Faisal is a masculine Arabic name meaning arbiter or decisive judge. It comes from fayṣal, a word referring to something or someone that separates and settles a matter. Beyond its use as a name, the same Arabic word can also denote a decisive judgment.
What does Faisal mean?
Arbiter, decisive judge
In Indonesian: pemutus perkara, penentu keputusan
Origin and cultural usage of Faisal
From Arabic fayṣal, referring to something or someone that separates and settles a matter. It can also denote a decisive judgment.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Faisal in Islam and the Quran
Faisal does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Faisal
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Faisal, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Faisal as a first name
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Faisal Hilmi
Interpretation
May this child become a patient decision maker with an open heart.Meaning of each word
- Faisal: arbiter, decisive judge
- Hilmi: patient and forbearing
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Interpretation
A picture of a fragrant decision maker helped toward success.Meaning of each word
- Faisal: arbiter, decisive judge
- Topik: help toward success
- Raihan: a fragrant aromatic plant
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Faisal Haq
Interpretation
May this child become a judge who holds to the truth.Meaning of each word
- Faisal: arbiter, decisive judge
- Haq: truth, that which is right
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Faisal Rayhan
Interpretation
A picture of a decision maker with the fragrance of aromatic plants.Meaning of each word
- Faisal: arbiter, decisive judge
- Rayhan: fragrant plant, basil
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Interpretation
May this child make decisions with hope and bestow honor.Meaning of each word
- Faisal: arbiter, decisive judge
- Muiz: one who bestows honor
- Raji: one who hopes
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Faisal Ula
Interpretation
May this child become a decision maker of elevated standing.Meaning of each word
- Faisal: arbiter, decisive judge
- Ula: eminence, high rank
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Faisal Harits
Interpretation
May this child work diligently and become a capable decision maker.Meaning of each word
- Faisal: arbiter, decisive judge
- Harits: cultivator, one who works
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Interpretation
May this child make decisions through wisdom and wise counsel.Meaning of each word
- Faisal: arbiter, decisive judge
- Sabil: way or path
- Hikam: wisdom and wise sayings
Faisal as a middle name
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Interpretation
May this child bestow honor and make the best decisions.Meaning of each word
- Muiz: one who bestows honor
- Faisal: arbiter, decisive judge
- Ahsan: better, best
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Interpretation
May this child enjoy longevity and good fortune in making decisions.Meaning of each word
- Muammar: one granted a long life
- Faisal: arbiter, decisive judge
- Aiman: fortunate, blessed; on the right
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Interpretation
May this child work diligently, make decisions, and bring joyful news.Meaning of each word
- Harits: cultivator, one who works
- Faisal: arbiter, decisive judge
- Bachir: bearer of glad tidings
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Interpretation
May this child become a good decision maker who keeps promises.Meaning of each word
- Hasanul: the good or beautiful
- Faisal: arbiter, decisive judge
- Aufa: more faithful, truer to promises
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Interpretation
May this child's decisions become a key to help during hardship.Meaning of each word
- Mifta: a key, an opening tool
- Faisal: arbiter, decisive judge
- Gaus: aid, help in distress
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Interpretation
A picture of a decision maker grounded in truth, fragrant as plants.Meaning of each word
- Raihan: a fragrant aromatic plant
- Faisal: arbiter, decisive judge
- Haq: truth, that which is right
Faisal as a last name
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Rafa Faisal
Interpretation
May this child's decisions bring harmony and prosperity to life.Meaning of each word
- Rafa: harmony and well-being
- Faisal: arbiter, decisive judge
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Alfath Faisal
Interpretation
May this child become a decision maker who opens the way to victory.Meaning of each word
- Alfath: opening, victory
- Faisal: arbiter, decisive judge
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Habib Faisal
Interpretation
May this child become a decision maker who is loved and cherished.Meaning of each word
- Habib: beloved, dearly loved
- Faisal: arbiter, decisive judge
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Interpretation
May this boy grow into a fortunate maker of decisions.Meaning of each word
- Aiman: fortunate, blessed; on the right
- Ghulam: boy, young man
- Faisal: arbiter, decisive judge
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Khalif Faisal
Interpretation
May this child become a successor capable of making decisions.Meaning of each word
- Khalif: successor or replacement
- Faisal: arbiter, decisive judge
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Mustapa Faisal
Interpretation
May this child be specially chosen to become a decision maker.Meaning of each word
- Mustapa: specially chosen
- Faisal: arbiter, decisive judge
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How to pronounce Faisal
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /faisal/ |
| Arabic script | فيصل |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥ꦳ꦲꦶꦱꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮖᮄᮞᮜ᮪ |
Is Faisal a boy’s name?
Yes, Faisal is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 97% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Faisal ranks #88 among boy names in our data sample (168 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Faisal
Famous people named Faisal
- Faisal Basri · b. 1959
- Faisal Ahmadi
- Faisal Andi Sapada · b. 1957
- Faisal Julius Achmad · b. 1981
- Raja Faisal Manganju Sitorus
- Faisal Kamandobat
- Faisal Maricar · b. 1971
- Andi Faisal Assegaff · b. 1968
- Andi Faisal Sipakkari · b. 1974
- Andi M. Faisal Bakti · b. 1962
- Apt. H. Faisal Agus Mulyana · b. 1988
- Faisal · b. 1985
FAQ about the name Faisal
What is the meaning of Faisal?
Faisal means arbiter, decisive judge. From Arabic fayṣal, referring to something or someone that separates and settles a matter. It can also denote a decisive judgment.
Is Faisal a boy’s name?
Yes, Faisal is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 97% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Faisal?
Faisal is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Faisal in the Quran?
Faisal does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Faisal have?
Faisal has 2 syllables (Fai-sal) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Faisal?
Faisal ranks #88 among boy names in our data sample (168 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Faisal?
Some ideas: Faisal Hilmi; Muiz Faisal Ahsan; Rafa Faisal.
Famous people named Faisal?
Notable people named Faisal include Faisal Basri, Faisal Ahmadi, Faisal Andi Sapada.
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