Arts & LiteraturePakistani1911 – 1984
Faiz Ahmed Faiz
Major Urdu poet and communist activist
Biography
Pakistani poet, journalist, and communist activist considered one of the most important Urdu poets of the 20th century. He won the Lenin Peace Prize in 1962 for his progressive poetry.
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Category
Arts & Literature
Nationality
Pakistani
Born
1911
Died
1984
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Faiz
Arabic origin
“An Arabic name meaning 'grace,' 'bounty,' or 'abundance,' Faiz is a concise, powerful choice rooted in Islamic tradition and Sufi philosophy. Its brevity belies profound spiritual significance, appealing to families seeking meaningful names with cultural depth.”