Boy name
Fadl name meaning
“merit; excellence, freely bestowed favour”
Fadl means “merit,” “excellence,” or “freely bestowed favour” and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. It comes directly from Arabic faḍl. Related names such as Fazıl, Fazilet, and Fazlullah connect it with a shared vocabulary of virtue, generosity, and bounty.
What does Fadl mean?
Merit; excellence, freely bestowed favour
In Turkish: erdem; üstünlük, cömertçe verilen lütuf
Fadl expresses the semantic core also found in names such as Fazıl and Fazlullah. Its Arabic uses extend from merit and abundance to favour or bounty. The word occurs in the Quran, and historical bearers include the Abbasid statesman al-Fadl ibn Yahya.
Origin of the name Fadl
From Arabic faḍl, a noun expressing excellence, merit, or generously bestowed favour. Fazl is another Turkish rendering of the same word.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Fadl in the Quran? | As a word · فضل · 2:64The Arabic word فضل occurs in the Quran meaning favour or bounty, rather than as a personal name. |
| Starts with | F · Fa |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Fadl
| Syllables | 1 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /fadl/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | فضل |
Is Fadl a boy’s name?
Yes, Fadl is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Fadl does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Fadl
- Fadıl♂Virtuous, worthy, distinguished in merit
- Fadlı♂Pertaining to virtue or excellence
- Fadi♂Redeemer
- Faik♂Surpassing, outstanding, distinguished
- Fazıl♂Virtuous
- Fazlı♂Associated with virtue or excellence
- Fuad♂Heart
- Faiz♂Successful, attaining one's goal
- Fani♂Transient
- Fati♂
- Fedi♂
- Feda♂♀Giving up something valuable for a purpose
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
FAQ about the name Fadl
What is the meaning of Fadl?
Fadl means “merit; excellence, freely bestowed favour”. From Arabic faḍl, a noun expressing excellence, merit, or generously bestowed favour. Fazl is another Turkish rendering of the same word.
Is Fadl a boy’s name?
Yes, Fadl is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Fadl in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic word فضل occurs in the Quran meaning favour or bounty, rather than as a personal name. (e.g.: 2:64)
What is the origin of the name Fadl?
Fadl is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Fadl have?
Fadl has 1 syllable and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Fadl?
Fadl does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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