Sidiku
Sidiku is a Muslim boy name meaning “Truthful, sincere believer”.
| Meaning | Truthful, sincere believer |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hausa / Yoruba form of Arabic Ṣiddīq |
| Arabic spelling | صدّيق |
| Pronunciation | see-DEE-koo |
| Arabic root | ص د ق (ṣ-d-q) — truth, sincerity |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Sidiku
Sidiku is the Hausa and Yoruba form of Ṣiddīq, 'the truthful', the title of Abū Bakr, the first caliph and closest Companion of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Hausa and Yoruba add a final -u and replace the Arabic q with k, giving Sidiku, much as Usman becomes Usmanu. It is widely used in northern and south-western Nigeria.
Is Sidiku a Muslim name?
Yes. Sidiku is the Nigerian form of Siddiq, the title of Abu Bakr al-Siddiq.
Is Sidiku in the Quran?
The word is used of Prophet Ibrāhīm: 'he was a man of truth, a prophet' (ṣiddīqan nabiyyā) (Quran 19:41).
Where is the name Sidiku used?
Common among Hausa and Yoruba Muslims in Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sidiku mean?
Sidiku means 'Truthful, sincere believer'. It comes from Hausa / Yoruba form of Arabic Ṣiddīq.
Is Sidiku a Muslim name?
Yes. Sidiku is the Nigerian form of Siddiq, the title of Abu Bakr al-Siddiq.
How do you write Sidiku in Arabic?
Sidiku is written صدّيق in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Sidiku?
Sidiku is pronounced see-DEE-koo.
Is Sidiku mentioned in the Quran?
The word is used of Prophet Ibrāhīm: 'he was a man of truth, a prophet' (ṣiddīqan nabiyyā) (Quran 19:41).