شفيق

Chafik

boyArabic

Chafik is a Muslim boy name meaning “Compassionate, tender-hearted”.

MeaningCompassionate, tender-hearted
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingشفيق
Pronunciationsha-FEEK
Arabic rootش ف ق (sh-f-q) — compassion, tenderness
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Chafik

Chafik is the French spelling of Shafīq, compassionate and caring. The ch renders the sh sound. The root also gives shafaq, the red glow of dusk, though the name is understood as kindness. It is common in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia.

Is Chafik a Muslim name?

Yes. Chafik is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'compassionate'.

Where is the name Chafik used?

Common in the Maghreb; Shafiq in the Levant and South Asia.

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Spellings and variants of Chafik

ShafiqShafiqueChafiqŞefik

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Chafik mean?

Chafik means 'Compassionate, tender-hearted'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Chafik a Muslim name?

Yes. Chafik is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'compassionate'.

How do you write Chafik in Arabic?

Chafik is written شفيق in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Chafik?

Chafik is pronounced sha-FEEK.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.