Boy name
Efdâl name meaning
“more excellent; more virtuous”
Efdâl means more excellent or more virtuous. It comes from the Arabic comparative form afḍal, which also conveys the sense of best, and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. The same word forms the opening element of Efdaleddin, providing a direct connection between the names.
What does Efdâl mean?
More excellent; more virtuous
In Turkish: daha üstün, daha faziletli
Efdal is an older word expressing that something is better, worthier or more appropriate than an alternative. Turkish uses it especially in formal and religious writing; it shares an Arabic root with names such as Fazıl and Fazilet, but is not itself an exclusively religious title.
Origin of the name Efdâl
From Arabic afḍal, a comparative and superlative meaning “better” or “most excellent.” Its root faḍl concerns excellence, merit and virtue.
How to pronounce Efdâl
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /efdaːl/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | افضل |
| Arabic | أفضل |
Is Efdâl a boy’s name?
Yes, Efdâl is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Efdâl does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Efdal
Names that sound like Efdâl
Names with related meanings
- Mert♂Brave, honourable, true to one’s word
- Hasan♂Beautiful
- Erdem♂Virtue
- Onur♂Honour, self-respect, dignity
- Salih♂Good, virtuous, righteous
- Asil♂Noble, well-rooted
- Kemal♂Maturity, excellence, completeness
- Arel♂A pure, honest person
- Emin♂Trustworthy
- İhsan♂Doing good
- Selahattin♂Righteousness of the faith
- Sedat♂Rectitude
Famous people named Efdâl
- Efdâl Doğru · b. 1929
FAQ about the name Efdâl
What is the meaning of Efdâl?
Efdâl means “more excellent; more virtuous”. From Arabic afḍal, a comparative and superlative meaning “better” or “most excellent.” Its root faḍl concerns excellence, merit and virtue.
Is Efdâl a boy’s name?
Yes, Efdâl is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Efdâl in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Efdâl nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Efdâl?
Efdâl is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Efdâl have?
Efdâl has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Efdâl?
Efdâl does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Efdâl?
Other spellings: Efdal.
Famous people named Efdâl?
Notable people named Efdâl include Efdâl Doğru.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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