The nameFayçal
Fayçal is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "one who decides". It was borne by several kings.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Fayçal comes from the Arabic faysal, "judge, one who separates truth from falsehood".
Origin
Arabic. Faisal I was King of Iraq, and Faisal bin Abdulaziz King of Saudi Arabia. It is also spelled Faisal.
History
The name is given steadily in France.
Popularity of the name Fayçal
Fayçal in France
Fayçal was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 920 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Fayçal. Its rise began around 1965, and it peaked in 1975. Half of all babies named Fayçal in France were born before 1990. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 14 births a year on average, against 32 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fayçal mean?
Fayçal comes from the Arabic faysal, "judge, one who separates truth from falsehood".
What is the origin of the name Fayçal?
Arabic. Faisal I was King of Iraq, and Faisal bin Abdulaziz King of Saudi Arabia. It is also spelled Faisal.
Is Fayçal a girl's or a boy's name?
Fayçal is a boy's name.