Boy name
Faiz name meaning
“successful, attaining one's goal”
Faiz means “successful” or “attaining one’s goal.” Its source is Arabic fāʾiz, and it is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. The meaning evokes reaching a finish line after sustained effort; its Arabic source differs from that of the Turkish financial term faiz, meaning “interest.”
What does Faiz mean?
Successful, attaining one's goal
In Turkish: başarıya ulaşan, kazanan
Explaining Faiz requires distinguishing the personal name from the Turkish word for financial interest. The Arabic form meaning successful can underlie names such as Faiz and Faizi. Since Latin spelling can obscure the distinction between two different Arabic words, historical records are important for confirming the intended reading.
Origin of the name Faiz
As a personal name, Faiz probably derives from Arabic fāʾiz, 'successful or victorious'. The Turkish financial term faiz comes from a different Arabic word.
Double names with Faiz
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Faiz Nikola
Meaning of each name
- Faiz: successful, attaining one's goal
- Nikola: victory of the people
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Nuri Faiz
Meaning of each name
- Nuri: of light; associated with radiance
- Faiz: successful, attaining one's goal
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Faiz Nesip
Meaning of each name
- Faiz: successful, attaining one's goal
- Nesip: noble; of distinguished lineage
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Zihni Faiz
Meaning of each name
- Zihni: mental; pertaining to the mind
- Faiz: successful, attaining one's goal
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Faiz Kirkor
Meaning of each name
- Faiz: successful, attaining one's goal
- Kirkor: watchful, alert and vigilant
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Zekai Faiz
Meaning of each name
- Zekai: relating to intelligence, understanding and insight
- Faiz: successful, attaining one's goal
How to pronounce Faiz
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /faiz/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | فائز |
Is Faiz a boy’s name?
Yes, Faiz is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 75% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Faiz does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Faiz
Names with related meanings
- Fatih♂Opener
- Cihangir♂World-conqueror
- Utku♂Victory, triumph and successful achievement
- Muzaffer♂Victorious
- Zafer♂Victory
- Fevzi♂Relating to success or victory
- Tevfik♂Enabling success
- Galip♂Victorious
- Fethi♂Relating to conquest or opening
- Nusret♂Help, support
- Behram♂A name associated with victory
- Vural♂Strike and take
Famous people named Faiz
- Faiz Sucuoğlu · b. 1961
- Faiz Kapancı · b. 1871
FAQ about the name Faiz
What is the meaning of Faiz?
Faiz means “successful, attaining one's goal”. As a personal name, Faiz probably derives from Arabic fāʾiz, 'successful or victorious'. The Turkish financial term faiz comes from a different Arabic word.
Is Faiz a boy’s name?
Yes, Faiz is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 75% of bearers are male.
Is Faiz in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Faiz nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Faiz?
Faiz is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Faiz have?
Faiz has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Faiz?
Faiz does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Faiz?
Some ideas: Faiz Nikola; Nuri Faiz; Faiz Nesip.
Famous people named Faiz?
Notable people named Faiz include Faiz Sucuoğlu, Faiz Kapancı.
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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