Sidiki
Sidiki is a Muslim boy name meaning “Truthful, sincere”.
| Meaning | Truthful, sincere |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Mande (West Africa) form of Arabic Siddiq |
| Arabic spelling | صديق |
| Pronunciation | see-DEE-kee |
| Arabic root | ص د ق (ṣ-d-q) — to be truthful |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Sidiki
Sidiki is the Manding form of Ṣiddīq, 'truthful, steadfast in faith', best known as the title of Abū Bakr al-Ṣiddīq. A final -i is added and the doubled consonant simplified. The name is popular in Mali, Côte d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso; Malian kora master Sidiki Diabaté is a well-known bearer.
Is Sidiki a Muslim name?
Yes. Sidiki is a Muslim name, the West African form of Ṣiddīq, the title of Abū Bakr.
Is Sidiki in the Quran?
Yusuf is addressed with this word in the Quran: 'Yusuf, O man of truth (ṣiddīq)' (Quran 12:46).
Where is the name Sidiki used?
Common in Mali, Côte d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Guinea.
Gifts with the name Sidiki
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sidiki mean?
Sidiki means 'Truthful, sincere'. It comes from Mande (West Africa) form of Arabic Siddiq.
Is Sidiki a Muslim name?
Yes. Sidiki is a Muslim name, the West African form of Ṣiddīq, the title of Abū Bakr.
How do you write Sidiki in Arabic?
Sidiki is written صديق in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Sidiki?
Sidiki is pronounced see-DEE-kee.
Is Sidiki mentioned in the Quran?
Yusuf is addressed with this word in the Quran: 'Yusuf, O man of truth (ṣiddīq)' (Quran 12:46).