Sadiq
Sadiq is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Truthful, sincere”.
| Meaning | Truthful, sincere |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | صادق |
| Pronunciation | SAA-dik |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide, Nigeria, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Sadiq
Sadiq is the Arabic word for truthful, from a root about truthfulness. Before his mission, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was known in Makkah as al-Sadiq al-Amin, 'the truthful, the trustworthy'. The name is also closely linked with Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq, the great scholar of Madinah. Among his students were Abu Hanifa and Malik, two of the founders of the Sunni schools of law.
Is Sadiq a Muslim name?
Sadiq recalls both the Prophet's ﷺ title al-Sadiq and Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq, and the Quran praises Prophet Isma'il with the words 'Indeed, he was true to his promise' (Quran 19:54).
How popular is Sadiq?
It is used throughout the Muslim world, as Sodiq in Nigeria and Central Asia and as Sadek in Bangladesh.
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Spellings and variants of Sadiq
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sadiq mean?
Sadiq means 'Truthful, sincere'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Sadiq a Muslim name?
Sadiq recalls both the Prophet's ﷺ title al-Sadiq and Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq, and the Quran praises Prophet Isma'il with the words 'Indeed, he was true to his promise' (Quran 19:54).
How do you pronounce Sadiq?
Sadiq is pronounced SAA-dik.
Is Sadiq a boy or girl name?
Sadiq is usually a boy name.