Faizan

Faizan (Arabic: فیضان Urdu: فیضان) 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.

Faizan
PronunciationArabic: [feːdˤaːn]
GenderMale
Origin
Word/nameArabic
MeaningGrace, Favour, Beneficence and Ruler
Region of originArabia

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
  • Faizan Shahzad Khan (born 1989), Pakistani actor and director

Surname

See also

References

  1. Salahuddin Ahmed (1999). A Dictionary of Muslim Names. London: Hurst & Company.
  2. S. A. Rahman (2001). A Dictionary of Muslim Names. New Delhi: Good word Books.
  3. meaning Beneficence
  4. Arabic Birth name dictionary
  5. Meaning on HamariWeb Known Informative, News Website of Pakistan
  6. Farmer, Ben (14 August 2012). "Armed uprising against Taliban forces insurgents from 50 Afghan villages". The Telegraph.
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