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Fadl

/FADL/

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Meaning

Favor, surplus

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic ูุถู„
Urdu ูุงุฏู„
Persian ูุถู„
Bengali เฆซเฆพเฆฆเฆฒ
Pashto ูุงฺ‰ู„
For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Fadl offers deep spiritual resonance. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Favor, surplus', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Quranic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Fadl is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Fadl comes from the Arabic root f-d-l, meaning "to exceed" or "to be excellent." It is translated as "grace" or "favour," one of the most frequently used words in the Quran for Allah's generosity toward His creation.

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ู-ุถ-ู„ (f-แธ-l, 'to exceed, be gracious'). Fadl means 'favor, grace, surplus.'

Islamic Significance

Fadl (divine favor/grace) is a recurring Quranic theme describing blessings given by Allah beyond what is strictly owed.

Quranic Connection

Appears throughout the Quran, for example in 2:105.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world.