SALAH LiveDecisive judge, Arbitrator who separates truth from falsehood
Derived from the Islamic virtue of Al-Faruq/Al-Faisal, championing truth and justice.
Themes: purity
- Origin:
- Arabic
- Transliteration:
- Fayṣal • Pronounced: (Fay-sal)
- Prominent Regional Familiarity
- South Asia, Middle East / Gulf, Southeast Asia, Türkiye, Western Communities
- Naming Tradition
- South Asian Muslim Names,Arabic/Gulf Muslim Names,Turkish Muslim Names,Southeast Asian Muslim Names,Western Muslim Names
- Associated Countries & Lineage
- India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Indonesia, Malaysia, Türkiye, UK, USA, Canada, Australia
- Primary Quranic / Hadith Source
- Classical Lexicography
- Authenticated Scholarly Sources
- Fatawa Razawiyyah, Vol. 24
Similar & Related Islamic Names
- عَادِل
Aadil
Just, Upright, Fair, Righteous Ruler - آَفْتَاب
Aaftab
Sun, Bright light, Radiance of guidance - عَامِر
Aamir
Prosperous, Populated, Full of Life, Companion of Prophet ﷺ - عَارِفَة
Aarefa
Learned, Wise, Devout woman of divine gnosis
What is the meaning of the Islamic name Faisal (فَيْصَل)?
The Islamic name Faisal (فَيْصَل) means "Decisive judge, Arbitrator who separates truth from falsehood". It is of Arabic origin and is suitable for a Muslim boy.
What is the Islamic significance of the name Faisal?
Derived from the Islamic virtue of Al-Faruq/Al-Faisal, championing truth and justice.