Indian name meaning
Faisal
♂ BoyFai·sal · 2 syllables
Decisive; a judge
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
- Also spelled
- Faizal
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| F | a | i | s | a | l |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
8 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 3 = 17, then 1 + 7 = 8. So Faisal carries the name number 8.
About the name Faisal
Faisal is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “Decisive; a judge.”
Spoken aloud it is Fai·sal — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Faizal; both spellings are the same name. Faisal turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Faisal mean?
Faisal means “Decisive; a judge.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Faisal a boy or a girl name?
Faisal is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Faisal?
Faisal is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Faisal?
Faisal has 2 syllables and is said as Fai·sal.
What are the other spellings of Faisal?
Faisal is also commonly spelled Faizal. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Faisal?
In the Chaldean system, Faisal has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Faisal a common name in India?
Faisal appears 10 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Faisal?
For a sister to Faisal, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Falak, Farah, Fatima or Naseem all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Faisal?
Kushal, Kunal, Komal or Kayal share Faisal's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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