Sadiku
Sadiku is a Muslim boy name meaning “Truthful, sincere”.
| Meaning | Truthful, sincere |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Hausa form |
| Arabic spelling | صادق |
| Pronunciation | sah-DEE-koo |
| Arabic root | ص د ق (ṣ-d-q) — truth, sincerity |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Sadiku
Sadiku is the Hausa form of Ṣādiq, 'truthful' or 'sincere', with the final -u Hausa adds to borrowed names. Al-Ṣādiq is the title of the great scholar Jaʿfar al-Ṣādiq, and al-Ṣādiq al-Amīn, 'the truthful, the trustworthy', was a title of the Prophet ﷺ. In Yoruba the same name is usually Sodiq.
Is Sadiku a Muslim name?
Yes. Sadiku is the Hausa form of Sadiq, an Arabic Muslim name meaning truthful.
Is Sadiku in the Quran?
Ismāʿīl is praised in the Quran: 'Indeed, he was true (ṣādiq) to his promise' (Quran 19:54).
Where is the name Sadiku used?
Used among Hausa Muslims in northern Nigeria.
Gifts with the name Sadiku
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sadiku mean?
Sadiku means 'Truthful, sincere'. It comes from Arabic, Hausa form.
Is Sadiku a Muslim name?
Yes. Sadiku is the Hausa form of Sadiq, an Arabic Muslim name meaning truthful.
How do you write Sadiku in Arabic?
Sadiku is written صادق in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Sadiku?
Sadiku is pronounced sah-DEE-koo.
Is Sadiku mentioned in the Quran?
Ismāʿīl is praised in the Quran: 'Indeed, he was true (ṣādiq) to his promise' (Quran 19:54).