Faruk
Faruk is a Muslim boy name meaning “One who distinguishes right from wrong”.
| Meaning | One who distinguishes right from wrong |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Turkish / Bosnian form |
| 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 Faruk
Faruk is the Turkish and Bosnian form of al-Fārūq, the honorific title of the Caliph ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb. Turkish spelling writes the final q as k. The name is popular in Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina and among Albanians, and Faruk is also used in Bangladesh and Indonesia.
Is Faruk a Muslim name?
Yes. Faruk is a Muslim name, the Turkish and Bosnian form of Farooq, the title of the Caliph ʿUmar.
Where is the name Faruk used?
Very common in Turkey and Bosnia, and used in Bangladesh and Indonesia.
Gifts with the name Faruk
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Faruk mean?
Faruk means 'One who distinguishes right from wrong'. It comes from Arabic, Turkish / Bosnian form.
Is Faruk a Muslim name?
Yes. Faruk is a Muslim name, the Turkish and Bosnian form of Farooq, the title of the Caliph ʿUmar.
How do you write Faruk in Arabic?
Faruk is written فاروق in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Faruk?
Faruk is pronounced fah-ROOK.