FadlanMuslim boy names
Meaning
Reported interpretation: grace or generosity
This is a reported naming interpretation, not a confirmed literal derivation. Check the language and spelling when comparing meanings.
- Origin / language
- Indonesian / Malay; Arabic-derived
- Name type
- Single given name
- Category
- Southeast Asian names
Language and spelling
The Indonesian and Malay name reference links Fadlan with Arabic fadl, فضل. This is evidence for a regional personal-name interpretation; it is separate from treating every written occurrence of Arabic fadlan as the same personal name.
Sources
The listed baby-name source reports this interpretation; its linguistic derivation is not confirmed.
Entry reviewed: 2026-10-27
Behind the Name