Faisal
Meaning of Faisal
The name Faisal, pronounced fah-SAL (/faˈsal/), is a male given name of Arabic origin. It carries the meaning of "decisive" or "resolute," often associated with leadership and determination. The name has historical significance in the Arab world, notably borne by King Faisal of Saudi Arabia, who was known for his impactful reign and modernizing efforts. Variations of the name include Fayez and Faycal. In the United States, Faisal has seen modest popularity over the years, with occurrences ranging from 10 to 82 newborns annually since 1973. Its rank has fluctuated, peaking at 1574 in 1999 and falling as low as 3320 in 1974. Despite its relatively low ranking, Faisal remains a strong choice for parents seeking a name with cultural depth and historical resonance.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as fah-SAL (/faˈsal/)
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Notable People Named Faisal
| Faisal of Saudi Arabia - Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was a prominent Saudi Arabian statesman and diplomat who served as King of Saudi Arabia from 1964 until his assassination in 1975, and was also prime minister during various periods. |
| Faisal I of Iraq - Faisal I bin Al-Hussein was a prominent leader of the Great Arab Revolt and later became the King of Iraq from 1921 to 1933. |
| Faisal II of Iraq - Faisal II was the last King of Iraq, reigning from 1939 until his regicide in 1958, which marked the end of the monarchy in Iraq. |
| Faisal Masud was a renowned Pakistani endocrinologist. |
| Faisal bin Salman Al Saud is a prominent member of the House of Saud and served as the governor of Madinah province in Saudi Arabia from 2013 to 2023. |
| Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud is a Saudi diplomat and politician, currently serving as the Saudi ambassador to Germany and the foreign minister of Saudi Arabia. |
| Faisal bin Abdullah Al Saud is a member of the House of Saud and former head of the Saudi Arabian Red Crescent Society, currently in detention since March 2020. |
| Faisal Rashid is a British Labour politician who was the Member of Parliament for Warrington South from 2017 to 2019. |
| Faisal Husseini - Faisal Abdel Qader Al-Husseini was a prominent Palestinian politician. |
| Faisal bin Turki, Sultan of Muscat and Oman - Faisal bin Turki ruled as Sultan of Muscat and Oman from 1888 to 1913, succeeding his father Turki bin Said and being succeeded by his eldest son Taimur bin Faisal. |
| Faisal bin Khalid Al Saud is a member of the House of Saud and has been serving as the governor of the Northern Borders Region since April 22, 2017. |
| Faisal bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa - Sheikh Faisal bin Hamad Al Khalifa was a prominent member of Bahrain's ruling family, the House of Khalifa. |
| Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Muqrin is the mayor of Riyadh and a member of the Muqrin clan, which is connected to the ruling family. |
| Faisal al-Hegelan - Faisal Al-Hegelan was a prominent Saudi Arabian diplomat who served as ambassador to several countries and as Minister of Health. |
| Faisal Marzouk is a Kuwaiti swimmer who competed in the men's 100 metre butterfly at the 1984 Summer Olympics. |
