Farooq
Farooq is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “One who separates truth from falsehood”.
| Meaning | One who separates truth from falsehood |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | فاروق |
| Pronunciation | fah-ROOK |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Farooq
Farooq comes from the Arabic root f-r-q, which carries the idea of separating one thing from another. As al-Faruq it became the title of Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second caliph, because after his conversion he clearly set truth apart from falsehood. Muslims around the world use the name in his honour. Farooq is the spelling favoured in South Asia, while Farouk and Faruk are preferred in Egypt, Turkey and the Balkans.
Is Farooq a Muslim name?
Muslims link Farooq first of all with Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second caliph, who bore it as a title of honour. Its root also gives al-Furqan, the Criterion, a name of the Quran: 'Blessed is He who sent down the Criterion upon His servant' (Quran 25:1).
How popular is Farooq?
Farooq is found across the Muslim world, spelled Farooq in South Asia and Farouk in Egypt.
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Spellings and variants of Farooq
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Farooq mean?
Farooq means 'One who separates truth from falsehood'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Farooq a Muslim name?
Muslims link Farooq first of all with Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second caliph, who bore it as a title of honour. Its root also gives al-Furqan, the Criterion, a name of the Quran: 'Blessed is He who sent down the Criterion upon His servant' (Quran 25:1).
How do you pronounce Farooq?
Farooq is pronounced fah-ROOK.
Is Farooq a boy or girl name?
Farooq is usually a boy name.