Taufik
Taufik is a Muslim boy name meaning “Success granted by God”.
| Meaning | Success granted by God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Malay / Indonesian form |
| Arabic spelling | توفيق |
| Pronunciation | TOW-fik |
| Arabic root | و ف ق (w-f-q) — to succeed, to be in harmony |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Taufik
Taufik is the Malay and Indonesian spelling of Arabic Tawfīq, the success that comes only through God's help. The Arabic aw diphthong is written au in Malay. It is common in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore; the Indonesian badminton champion Taufik Hidayat is a well-known bearer.
Is Taufik a Muslim name?
Yes. Taufik is the Malay-Indonesian form of the Arabic Muslim name Tawfiq.
Is Taufik in the Quran?
Prophet Shuʿayb says: 'My success (tawfīqī) is only through Allah' (Quran 11:88).
Where is the name Taufik used?
Very common in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Gifts with the name Taufik
- Taufik name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Taufik baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Taufik
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Taufik mean?
Taufik means 'Success granted by God'. It comes from Arabic, Malay / Indonesian form.
Is Taufik a Muslim name?
Yes. Taufik is the Malay-Indonesian form of the Arabic Muslim name Tawfiq.
How do you write Taufik in Arabic?
Taufik is written توفيق in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Taufik?
Taufik is pronounced TOW-fik.
Is Taufik mentioned in the Quran?
Prophet Shuʿayb says: 'My success (tawfīqī) is only through Allah' (Quran 11:88).