Tawfik
Tawfik is a Muslim boy name meaning “Success, divine guidance”.
| Meaning | Success, divine guidance |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| 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 Tawfik
Tawfik is the spelling of Tawfīq common in Egypt and the Levant, where qāf is often written k. In Egypt it is especially well known through the playwright Tawfiq al-Hakim. Turkish uses the related form Tevfik.
Is Tawfik a Muslim name?
Yes. Tawfik is an Arabic Muslim name meaning success granted by God.
Is Tawfik in the Quran?
'My success (tawfīqī) is only through Allah' (Quran 11:88).
Where is the name Tawfik used?
Common in Egypt, Lebanon and North Africa.
Gifts with the name Tawfik
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Tawfik
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tawfik mean?
Tawfik means 'Success, divine guidance'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Tawfik a Muslim name?
Yes. Tawfik is an Arabic Muslim name meaning success granted by God.
How do you write Tawfik in Arabic?
Tawfik is written توفيق in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Tawfik?
Tawfik is pronounced TOW-fik.
Is Tawfik mentioned in the Quran?
'My success (tawfīqī) is only through Allah' (Quran 11:88).