شفيق

Syafiq

boyArabic, Malay spelling

Syafiq is a Muslim boy name meaning “Compassionate, kind-hearted, tender”.

MeaningCompassionate, kind-hearted, tender
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Malay spelling
Arabic spellingشفيق
Pronunciationsha-FEEK
Arabic rootش ف ق (sh-f-q) — to feel pity, to be tender
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Syafiq

Syafiq is the Malay and Indonesian spelling of the Arabic name Shafīq. Malay romanisation writes the Arabic 'sh' sound as 'sy', which is why the name appears this way in Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia. Shafīq describes someone who is tender, caring and full of concern for others.

Is Syafiq a Muslim name?

Yes. Syafiq is the Malay form of Shafiq, a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning compassionate and kind.

Where is the name Syafiq used?

Very common among Malay Muslims in Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Syafiq mean?

Syafiq means 'Compassionate, kind-hearted, tender'. It comes from Arabic, Malay spelling.

Is Syafiq a Muslim name?

Yes. Syafiq is the Malay form of Shafiq, a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning compassionate and kind.

How do you write Syafiq in Arabic?

Syafiq is written شفيق in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Syafiq?

Syafiq is pronounced sha-FEEK.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.