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Faisal

Boy name · 58 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Faisal: 58 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 8 births in 1990.

Faisal is an Arabic name meaning “judge” or “arbiter,” drawn from the root *fasala* (“to decide”). It gained international prominence through King Faisal of Saudi Arabia (1906–1975), a moderniser and influential Islamic leader, and his earlier namesake King Faisal I of Iraq, a key figure in the Arab Revolt. The Pakistani city of Faisalabad was named in honour of the Saudi king. Variants include Faysal and Feisal, and the name carries strong associations with justice and leadership in Muslim cultures. While rare in Scotland, it appears in the national baby name register as part of the country’s growing cultural diversity.