Boy name
Fazıl name meaning
“virtuous; distinguished in merit”
Fazıl means virtuous or distinguished in merit. Used as a boy's name in Türkiye, it comes from Arabic fāḍil, a word expressing excellence and virtue. Fazilet and Fazlı belong to the same root family, while the Ottoman poet Enderunlu Fazıl provides a concrete literary association.
What does Fazıl mean?
Virtuous; distinguished in merit
In Turkish: erdemli, üstün nitelikleri bulunan
Fazıl suggests distinction through virtue, learning, or merit rather than material advantage. It is also known as the pen name of the Ottoman poet Enderunlu Fazıl; related forms such as Fazilet and Fazıla reflect the same vocabulary of ethical and intellectual worth.
Origin of the name Fazıl
Fazıl derives from Arabic fāḍil, meaning virtuous or distinguished in merit. It shares its root family with Fazilet and Fazlı.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| In Turkic history and myth | Names of Turkic rulers |
| Is Fazıl in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | F · Fa |
Double names with Fazıl
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Fazıl Sezai
Meaning of each name
- Fazıl: virtuous; distinguished in merit
- Sezai: worthy, fitting, deserving
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Renas Fazıl
Meaning of each name
- Renas: one who knows the way; guide
- Fazıl: virtuous; distinguished in merit
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Fazıl Mesut
Meaning of each name
- Fazıl: virtuous; distinguished in merit
- Mesut: happy, fortunate
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Kudret Fazıl
Meaning of each name
- Kudret: power; capacity and ability
- Fazıl: virtuous; distinguished in merit
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Fazıl Halet
Meaning of each name
- Fazıl: virtuous; distinguished in merit
- Halet: a state or condition; a mood
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İlhami Fazıl
Meaning of each name
- İlhami: relating to inspiration; inspired
- Fazıl: virtuous; distinguished in merit
How to pronounce Fazıl
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /fazɯl/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | فاضل |
Is Fazıl a boy’s name?
Yes, Fazıl is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Fazıl does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 40 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Fazil
Names that sound like Fazıl
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 Fazıl
- Fazıl Say · b. 1970
- Fazıl Hüsnü Dağlarca · b. 1914
- Fazıl Ahmet Aykaç · b. 1884
- Fazıl Aysu · b. 1912
- Fazıl Akkoyunlu · b. 1911
- Fazıl Bilge · b. 1897
- Fazıl Doğan · b. 1892
- Fazıl Erdoğan · b. 1925
- Fazıl Göknar · b. 1926
- Fazıl Karaman · b. 1965
- Fazıl Nazmi Örkün · b. 1875
- Fazıl Necdet Ardıç
FAQ about the name Fazıl
What is the meaning of Fazıl?
Fazıl means “virtuous; distinguished in merit”. Fazıl derives from Arabic fāḍil, meaning virtuous or distinguished in merit. It shares its root family with Fazilet and Fazlı.
Is Fazıl a boy’s name?
Yes, Fazıl is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Fazıl in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Fazıl nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Fazıl?
Fazıl is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Fazıl have?
Fazıl has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Fazıl?
Fazıl does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 40 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Fazıl?
Other spellings: Fazil.
What names go well with Fazıl?
Some ideas: Fazıl Sezai; Renas Fazıl; Fazıl Mesut.
Famous people named Fazıl?
Notable people named Fazıl include Fazıl Say, Fazıl Hüsnü Dağlarca, Fazıl Ahmet Aykaç.
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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