Tufail

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Meaning

Intercession, mediation; A Companion

Origin

Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic طفيل
Urdu طفیل
Persian طفیل
Turkish Tufeyl
Bengali তুফায়েল
Indonesian gagal
Pashto طفیل

Alternate Spellings

For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Tufail offers deep spiritual resonance. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Intercession, mediation; A Companion', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Tufail is the name of Tufail ibn Amr ad-Dawsi, a companion remembered for embracing Islam and then persuading his entire tribe, the Daws, to accept the faith alongside him.