Faizan
| Faizan | |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation |
Arabic: [fəidˤɑːn] Urdu: [fɛːzɑːn] |
| Gender | Male |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Arabic |
| Meaning | Grace, Favour, Beneficence and Ruler |
| Region of origin | Arabia |
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Faizan (Arabic: فیضان Urdu: فیضان) also spelt Faizan, Faydhan, Faizon, Faidhan, Faizaan or Fayzan is a male given name and a surname meaning successful,[1][2][3] beneficence[4] and ruler. In Arabic, it means Benefit and Generosity.[5][6] It is currently among the most popular names for baby boys in India, Pakistan, Iran and Indonesia.
Other names
- Faizan-ullah
- Faizan-uddin
- Faizi
- Faizullah
- Faizu
- Fizu
- Fizi
People
- Faizan R. Cheema, Pakistani radio and TV host[7]
- Faizanullah Faizan, Afghan politician[8]
Places
- Faizan-e-Madina Mosque, A mosque situated on Gladstone Street in Peterborough, England.[9]
Campaigns
- Free Faizan Campaign, A campaign by the international human rights watchdog Amnesty International (AI), that demands the release of Faizan Rafiq Hakeem who has been allegedly detained without charge or trial by the Jammu and Kashmir police in India since 23 February 2011.[10]
See also
References
- ↑ Salahuddin Ahmed (1999). A Dictionary of Muslim Names. London: Hurst & Company.
- ↑ S. A. Rahman (2001). A Dictionary of Muslim Names. New Delhi: Good word Books.
- ↑ meaning Grace and Favour
- ↑ meaning Beneficence
- ↑ Arabic Birth name dictionary
- ↑ Meaning on HamariWeb Known Informative, News Website of Pakistan
- ↑ "Showbiz Hungama - 1st interactive site of ShowBiz in Pakistan".
- ↑ Farmer, Ben (14 August 2012). "Armed uprising against Taliban forces insurgents from 50 Afghan villages". The Telegraph.
- ↑ “Mosque due to open in Peterborough”, BBC, 20 January 2003
- ↑ DOCUMENT - Child held without charge or trial in Kashmir - Faizan rafiq Hakeem
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