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Faizal

Faizal is a masculine given name used in many Muslim-majority countries and among diaspora communities. It is a variant transliteration of the Arabic name Faisal, from the root fasl (فصل), meaning to separate or to judge. The name carries the sense of decisiveness or arbiter, implying someone who makes decisions or settles matters.

Spelling variations include Faisal, Faysal, Faisel, and Faizal. Spelling reflects language traditions: Arabic contexts often use

Historically, the name has been borne by rulers in the Middle East, contributing to its association with

In the modern era, Faizal remains a popular given name across the Arab world, South Asia, and

Faisal,
while
Malay
and
Indonesian
communities
frequently
render
it
Faizal.
In
Turkish
and
Persian
usage,
related
forms
may
appear
as
well.
leadership.
Notable
examples
include
Faisal
I
of
Iraq,
Faisal
II
of
Iraq,
and
King
Faisal
of
Saudi
Arabia.
The
title
of
king
or
sultan
paired
with
Faisal
has
helped
embed
the
name
in
regional
political
and
cultural
memory.
Southeast
Asia,
particularly
in
Malaysia
and
Indonesia.
It
is
typically
used
as
a
first
name
rather
than
a
surname.
The
name
appears
in
literature,
film,
and
popular
culture
in
these
regions,
reflecting
its
enduring
presence
as
a
culturally
resonant
given
name.