Faizan
| Pronunciation | Arabic: [feːdˤaːn] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Arabic |
| Meaning | Grace, Favour, Beneficence and Ruler |
| Region of origin | Arabia |
Faizan (Arabic: فیضان Template:Lang-ur) also spelt Faizan, Faydhan, Faizon, Faidhan, Faizaan , Fayzan or Faiz is a male given name and a surname meaning successful,[1][2] beneficence[3] and ruler. In Arabic, it means Benefit and Generosity.[4][5] It is currently among the most popular names for baby boys in Pakistan and Indonesia.
Other names
- Faizan-ur-Rehman
- Faizan-ul-Haq
- Faizan-e-Madina
- Faizan Badr
- Faizu
- Faizi
- Faiz
- Faizy
- Faizan-sayeed
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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