Faruq
Faruq 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 Faruq
Faruq is a transliteration of Fārūq, the title given to the second caliph, ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb, because his acceptance of Islam made the distinction between truth and falsehood clear. Faruq is the spelling used in academic writing and in Nigeria and Malaysia, while Farooq and Faruk are common elsewhere. King Farouk of Egypt was a 20th-century bearer.
Is Faruq a Muslim name?
Yes. Faruq is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, the famous title of the caliph ʿUmar ibn al-Khattab.
Is Faruq in the Quran?
The same root gives al-Furqān, the Criterion: 'Blessed is He who sent down the Criterion (al-furqān) upon His servant' (Quran 25:1).
Where is the name Faruq used?
Used worldwide; this spelling is common in Nigeria, Malaysia and among English-speaking Muslims.
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Spellings and variants of Faruq
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Faruq mean?
Faruq means 'One who distinguishes truth from falsehood'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Faruq a Muslim name?
Yes. Faruq is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, the famous title of the caliph ʿUmar ibn al-Khattab.
How do you write Faruq in Arabic?
Faruq is written فاروق in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Faruq?
Faruq is pronounced fah-ROOK.
Is Faruq mentioned in the Quran?
The same root gives al-Furqān, the Criterion: 'Blessed is He who sent down the Criterion (al-furqān) upon His servant' (Quran 25:1).