Fasil

Fasil is a proper noun used in Ethiopian and Eritrean contexts as a given name, typically for males. The name is rendered from Ge'ez-derived languages and is commonly transliterated as Fasil in Amharic and Tigrinya speakers. Spelling variations can occur with different transliterations, but Fasil is the form most often seen in contemporary use. As a personal name, it appears among individuals in the Horn of Africa and in diaspora communities.

Fasil Ghebbi, also known as the Royal Enclosure of Gondar, is a prominent toponym associated with this name. It is a fortress-city located in Gondar in the Amhara Region of northern Ethiopia. The complex comprises multiple palaces, churches, monasteries, and defensive walls that were developed during the Gondarine period in the 17th and 18th centuries. Fasil Ghebbi is notable for its architectural coherence and historical role as a capital ensemble during that era.

In addition to its use as a personal name and a place name, Fasil may appear in local naming practices and phrases within Ethiopian and Eritrean communities. The term does not have a widely recognized meaning outside its function as a given name or toponym in the languages of the region. For those seeking clarification, context such as language, region, or the accompanying surname or place can help distinguish among its uses.