Taufiq
Taufiq is a Muslim boy name meaning “Success granted by God, divine guidance”.
| Meaning | Success granted by God, divine guidance |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | توفيق |
| Pronunciation | tow-FEEK |
| Arabic root | و ف ق (w-f-q) — to agree, to succeed |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Taufiq
Taufiq is the Arabic tawfīq, a key idea in Islamic thought: the success or ability that God grants a person to do good. Muslims often pray for tawfīq before any undertaking. The spelling Taufiq reflects South Asian and Malay pronunciation; Tawfiq and Tevfik (Turkish) are other forms. The Egyptian writer Tawfiq al-Hakim is a famous bearer.
Is Taufiq a Muslim name?
Yes. Taufiq is a Muslim name meaning success granted by God. It is used throughout the Muslim world.
Is Taufiq in the Quran?
Prophet Shuʿayb says, 'My success (tawfīqī) is only through Allah' (Quran 11:88).
Where is the name Taufiq used?
Used across the Muslim world: Taufiq in South Asia, Taufik in Indonesia, Toufik in North Africa, Tevfik in Turkey.
Gifts with the name Taufiq
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Taufiq mean?
Taufiq means 'Success granted by God, divine guidance'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Taufiq a Muslim name?
Yes. Taufiq is a Muslim name meaning success granted by God. It is used throughout the Muslim world.
How do you write Taufiq in Arabic?
Taufiq is written توفيق in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Taufiq?
Taufiq is pronounced tow-FEEK.
Is Taufiq mentioned in the Quran?
Prophet Shuʿayb says, 'My success (tawfīqī) is only through Allah' (Quran 11:88).