Faisal

In Arabic: فيصل

The judge who distinguishes truth from falsehood, suggesting resolve, justice, and strength of judgment.

الحاكم الفاصل بين الحق والباطل؛ يوحي بالحزم والعدل وقوة الرأي.

  • Boy name
  • Virtue
  • Heritage
  • Short
  • Strong sound
  • Common
  • Gulf

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    فيصل, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.

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    Pleased to meet you, I'm فيصل.

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What does the name Faisal mean?
The judge who distinguishes truth from falsehood, suggesting resolve, justice, and strength of judgment.
Is Faisal a boy or a girl name?
Faisal is a boy name.
How is Faisal written in English?
Faisal in Arabic: فيصل.
Does Faisal fit the father's name?
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