Faisal

Faisal Meaning & Origin

About Faisal
The surname Faisal is of Arabic origin and is derived from the given name Faisal, which means "decisive" or "resolute" in Arabic. It is a common surname among Muslims, particularly in the Arab world, and is often associated with individuals who possess strong determination and firmness in their actions and decisions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Faisal is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Faisal: 785
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29,918
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Faisal based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Faisal is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FSL
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EY1 Z AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈfeɪzəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Faisal in Braille

Here's how to represent Faisal in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Faisal in braille

How to sign the name Faisal using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Faisal using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Faisal in sign language

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