Boy name
Farouk name meaning
“one who distinguishes truth from falsehood”
Farouk is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning “one who distinguishes truth from falsehood”. It is a spelling of Fārūq, from a root expressing separation or distinction. Farouq is a spelling variant, while the form Al-Faruq is known as an epithet of Umar ibn al-Khattab.
What does Farouk mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Farouk
A spelling of Arabic Fārūq, from a root expressing separation or distinction. Al-Faruq is known as an epithet of Umar ibn al-Khattab.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Farouk in Islam and the Quran
Farouk does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Farouk
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Farouk, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Farouk: one who distinguishes truth from falsehood
- Alif: first letter of the Arabic alphabet
- Marhaban: a welcoming greeting
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Meaning of each word
- Farouk: one who distinguishes truth from falsehood
- Sapii: intercessor; mediator
- Masrur: filled with joy
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Farouk Saiba
Meaning of each word
- Farouk: one who distinguishes truth from falsehood
- Saiba: correct; sound in judgment
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Meaning of each word
- Mashud: witnessed, seen
- Farouk: one who distinguishes truth from falsehood
- Wakur: composed and dignified
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Farouk Muttaqin
Meaning of each word
- Farouk: one who distinguishes truth from falsehood
- Muttaqin: those who are mindful of God
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Farouk Razi Khoiruddin
Meaning of each word
- Farouk: one who distinguishes truth from falsehood
- Razi: from Ray; content, willing
- Khoiruddin: goodness of the faith
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How to pronounce Farouk
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /farouʔ/ |
| Arabic script | فاروق |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥ꦳ꦫꦺꦴꦲꦸꦏ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮖᮛᮧᮅᮊ᮪ |
Is Farouk a boy’s name?
Yes, Farouk is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 89% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Farouk ranks #1,986 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Farouk
Names with related meanings
- Setyo♂Faithful, true to one's word
- Burhanuddin♂Proof of the faith's truth
- Sidik♂Very truthful, steadfast in truth
- Prasetya♂Pledge of loyalty, vow
- Burhan♂Convincing proof
- Setya♂♀Faithful, steadfast in truth
- Setyawan♂Faithful, committed to truth
- Satya♂Truth, honesty, faithfulness
- Singgih♂True, indeed so
- Burhanudin♂Proof of the faith's truth
- Haq♂Truth, that which is right
- Jati♂True, genuine
Famous people named Farouk
- Farouk Afero · b. 1938
- Farouk Muhammad · b. 1949
- Farouk Abdullah Alwyni · b. 1969
- Farouk Danial · b. 1967
- Farouk M. Betta · b. 1970
- Farouk Sunge
- Farouk Sunge · b. 1958
FAQ about the name Farouk
What is the meaning of Farouk?
Farouk means one who distinguishes truth from falsehood. A spelling of Arabic Fārūq, from a root expressing separation or distinction. Al-Faruq is known as an epithet of Umar ibn al-Khattab.
Is Farouk a boy’s name?
Yes, Farouk is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 89% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Farouk?
Farouk is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Farouk in the Quran?
Farouk does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Farouk have?
Farouk has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Farouk?
Farouk ranks #1,986 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Farouk?
Other spellings: Farouq.
What full names go well with Farouk?
Some ideas: Farouk Alif Marhaban; Farouk Sapii Masrur; Farouk Saiba.
Famous people named Farouk?
Notable people named Farouk include Farouk Afero, Farouk Muhammad, Farouk Abdullah Alwyni.
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