What Does the Name Faisal Mean?

Faisal is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “decisive; arbiter who separates right from wrong.”

Updated June 2026

Name	Faisal
Gender	male
Origin	Arabic
Meaning	decisive; arbiter who separates right from wrong
Variants	Faysal, Faisel, Fayçal, Faiçal
Popularity	A prestigious royal name common across the Arab world, especially in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and the Gulf states.

The meaning and origin of Faisal

The name Faisal means “decisive; arbiter who separates right from wrong” and has Arabic origins. An Arabic name from the root f-s-l meaning to separate or decide, denoting a decisive judge or sword that cleaves. It has been borne by several kings, notably King Faisal of Saudi Arabia.

Variants and related names

Faisal is related to several other names you may recognize: Faysal, Faisel, Fayçal, Faiçal. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.

How popular is the name Faisal?

A prestigious royal name common across the Arab world, especially in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and the Gulf states.

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