Farooq
Farooq is a Muslim boy name meaning “One who distinguishes truth from falsehood”.
| Meaning | One who distinguishes truth from falsehood |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | فاروق |
| Pronunciation | fah-ROOK |
| Arabic root | ف ر ق (f-r-q) — to separate, to distinguish |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Farooq
Farooq (al-Fārūq) is the title given to ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb, the second caliph, because he openly distinguished truth from falsehood after accepting Islam. The name is used in his honour across the Muslim world. Farooq is the South Asian spelling; Farouk and Faruk are common in Egypt, Turkey and the Balkans.
Is Farooq a Muslim name?
Yes. Farooq is a Muslim name and the honorific of the Caliph ʿUmar ibn al-Khattab.
Is Farooq in the Quran?
The same root gives al-Furqan, the Criterion, a name of the Quran: 'Blessed is He who sent down the Criterion upon His servant' (Quran 25:1).
Where is the name Farooq used?
Used throughout the Muslim world; Farooq in South Asia, Farouk in Egypt.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Farooq mean?
Farooq means 'One who distinguishes truth from falsehood'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Farooq a Muslim name?
Yes. Farooq is a Muslim name and the honorific of the Caliph ʿUmar ibn al-Khattab.
How do you write Farooq in Arabic?
Farooq is written فاروق in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Farooq?
Farooq is pronounced fah-ROOK.
Is Farooq mentioned in the Quran?
The same root gives al-Furqan, the Criterion, a name of the Quran: 'Blessed is He who sent down the Criterion upon His servant' (Quran 25:1).