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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Decisive; one who settles a matter
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- FY-suhl
Faisal (FY-suhl) is an Arabic boy's name meaning "decisive" or "one who settles a matter." It has a worldly, bold feel, and it's easy to say: just two syllables, with the stress up front.
Meaning & Origin of Faisal
Meaning: Decisive; one who settles a matter.
Origin: Arabic.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Faisal
FY-suhlIPA /ˈfaɪsəl/
Popularity of Faisal
Faisal peaked at #1577 in 1999 (70 babies) and sits at #2752 as of 2024 (47 babies). That's a gentle slide from its high point, which means it's familiar to many but still uncommon on the playground.
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FAQ
What does the name Faisal mean?
Decisive; one who settles a matter. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Faisal?
Faisal is pronounced FY-suhl (IPA: /ˈfaɪsəl/).
Is Faisal a popular name right now?
Faisal peaked at #1577 in 1999 and is ranked #2752 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1973–2024.)
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