The surname Fazal is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word fazl, meaning excellence or virtue.

Historically, the name was employed as a designation for individuals who were believed to embody exceptional qualities. The use of Fazal as a family name serves to identify a person who is regarded with high esteem for attributes such as intelligence, kindness, or righteousness.

In cultures where Arabic names are traditionally adopted, the surname can act as a mark of respect and admiration, indicating that the bearer has inherited the esteemed characteristics associated with the word fazl.

Typical given names associated with the Fazal surname

Male

  • Abdul
  • Afzal
  • Asif
  • Hasnain
  • Hussain
  • Jeffrey
  • Karim
  • Khalid
  • Mohamed
  • Mohammad
  • Mohammed
  • Muhammad
  • Sajid
  • Zahir

Female

  • Azra
  • Begum
  • Bibi
  • Farah
  • Fatima
  • Jan
  • Saima
  • Shabana
  • Shazia
  • Yasmin

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There are approximately 1,608 people named Fazal in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,054th most common surname in Britain. Around 25 in a million people in Britain are named Fazal.

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Famous people named Fazal

  • Ali Fazal - Actor

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