Faizan
| Pronunciation | Arabic: [feːdˤaːn] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Arabic |
| Meaning | Grace, favour, beneficence, ruler |
| Region of origin | Western Asia |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Faiz |
Faizan (Arabic: فائزن Urdu: فائزن), also spelt Faizan, Faydhan, Faizon, Faidhan, Faizaan, and Fayzan, a variant of Faiz, is a male given name and a surname. It has been variously translated as meaning "successful",[1][2] "beneficence",[3] "ruler", "benefit" and "generosity".[4][5] It is popular for baby boys in Pakistan and Indonesia.
People[]
Given name[]
- Faizan Asif (born 1992), Emirati cricketer
- Faizan Khawaja (born 1986), Pakistani-American actor
- Faizan Kidwai, Indian actor
- Faizan Mustafa, Indian lawyer and academic
- Faizan Peerzada (1958–2012), Pakistani artist, puppeteer and theater director
- Faizan Riaz (born 1988), Pakistani cricketer
Surname[]
- Faizanullah Faizan, Afghan politician[6]
- Mirza Faizan, Indian aerospace scientist
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Salahuddin Ahmed (1999). A Dictionary of Muslim Names. London: Hurst & Company.
- ^ S. A. Rahman (2001). A Dictionary of Muslim Names. New Delhi: Good word Books.
- ^ meaning Beneficence
- ^ Arabic Birth name dictionary
- ^ Meaning on HamariWeb Known Informative, News Website of Pakistan
- ^ Farmer, Ben (14 August 2012). "Armed uprising against Taliban forces insurgents from 50 Afghan villages". The Telegraph.
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