Faisal

Meaning judge
Origin Arabic
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 6
Syllables 2
Syllabification Fai-sal

About Faisal

This distinguished name carries an air of nobility and strength that has resonated across generations. Parents who choose Faisal often appreciate its sophisticated sound and the way it rolls off the tongue with confidence. The name presents a wonderful balance between being recognizable yet distinctive in contemporary settings. It works beautifully in multicultural environments and maintains its elegance whether shortened to a nickname or kept in full form. Children bearing this name often grow into its inherent sense of leadership and dignity, finding that it serves them well in both personal and professional spheres throughout their lives.

Nicknames for Faisal

Fais
Sal
Faizy
Fez
Faisal

Famous People Named Faisal

Faisal of Saudi ArabiaFormer King of Saudi Arabia
Faisal I of IraqFormer King of Iraq
Faisal II of IraqFormer King of Iraq
Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al SaudSaudi Prince and Governor
Faisal KhanIndian Film Actor
Faisal EdhiPakistani Philanthropist
Faisal QureshiPakistani Actor
Faisal ShahzadPakistani-American attempted terrorist
Faisal Al-MalikiPalestinian Foreign Minister
Faisal Al-FayezJordanian Politician
Faisal IslamBritish Journalist
Faisal Al-HusseiniPalestinian Politician
Faisal bin TurkiSaudi Royal
Faisal Al-KasimQatari Television Host
Faisal IspahaniPakistani Politician
Faisal Al-DuwaisanKuwaiti Diplomat

Characters Named Faisal

Faisal MahmoodCharacter in the novel "The Reluctant Fundamentalist" by Mohsin Hamid
Faisal Al-TariqCharacter in the TV series "24"