Faruk
Faruk is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Turkish / Bosnian form origin, meaning “One who tells right from wrong”.
| Meaning | One who tells right from wrong |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Turkish / Bosnian form |
| Written as | فاروق |
| Pronunciation | fah-ROOK |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Balkans, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Faruk
Faruk is how Turkish and Bosnian speakers write al-Faruq, the honorific of the Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab. Its root conveys the idea of separating and distinguishing, here meaning truth from falsehood. Turkish spelling turns the final q into a k, which accounts for the shape of the name. It is a firm favourite in Turkey, in Bosnia and among Albanian families, and it is also given in Bangladesh and Indonesia.
Is Faruk a Muslim name?
Faruk is an Islamic name, the Turkish and Bosnian version of Farooq, the title borne by the Caliph Umar.
How popular is Faruk?
Faruk is very common in Turkey and Bosnia and is also used in Bangladesh and Indonesia.
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Spellings and variants of Faruk
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Faruk mean?
Faruk means 'One who tells right from wrong'. It is of Arabic, Turkish / Bosnian form origin.
Is Faruk a Muslim name?
Faruk is an Islamic name, the Turkish and Bosnian version of Farooq, the title borne by the Caliph Umar.
How do you pronounce Faruk?
Faruk is pronounced fah-ROOK.
Is Faruk a boy or girl name?
Faruk is usually a boy name.