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Abul-Fazl

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Meaning

Father of Grace

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic ุงุจูˆ ุงู„ูุถู„
Urdu ุงุจูˆุงู„ูุถู„
Persian ุงุจูˆุงู„ูุถู„
Turkish Ebu'l-Fazl
Bengali เฆ†เฆฌเงเฆฒ-เฆซเฆœเฆฒ
Pashto ุงุจูˆุงู„ูุถู„

Alternate Spellings

For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Abul-Fazl offers deep spiritual resonance. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Father of Grace', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Abul-Fazl has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Abul-Fazl is a compound of "Abu" (father) and "al-Fazl" (grace, the same root behind Fadl), meaning "father of grace." It is historically associated with Abul Fazl ibn Mubarak, the influential historian and vizier at the Mughal court of Akbar.

Reference Profile

Etymology

A kunya (teknonym) meaning 'father of grace,' from abu ('father of') and fadl ('grace, favor').

Islamic Significance

Abu al-Fadl, father of Fadl, is the kunya of Abbas ibn Ali, the standard-bearer at Karbala.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world.