Sidik
Sidik is a Muslim boy name of West African / Indonesian form of Arabic Siddiq origin, meaning “Truthful”.
| Meaning | Truthful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | West African / Indonesian form of Arabic Siddiq |
| Written as | صدّيق |
| Pronunciation | SEE-dik |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | West Africa, Malaysia, Indonesia |
Meaning and origin of Sidik
Sidik is a regional version of the Arabic Ṣiddīq, meaning truthful, from the root ṣ-d-q, and famous as the title of Abu Bakr. Plenty of languages have no doubled consonant or long vowel of the Arabic kind, so speakers trim the name down to Sidik. You will hear it in Ghana, Mali and Senegal, and in Indonesia as well. In Hausa the name generally turns into Sidiku.
Is Sidik a Muslim name?
Sidik is simply a local shape of Siddiq, so it keeps the meaning truthful and the link to Abu Bakr.
How popular is Sidik?
It is used in West Africa and Indonesia.
Gifts with the name Sidik
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Sidik
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sidik mean?
Sidik means 'Truthful'. It is of West African / Indonesian form of Arabic Siddiq origin.
Is Sidik a Muslim name?
Sidik is simply a local shape of Siddiq, so it keeps the meaning truthful and the link to Abu Bakr.
How do you pronounce Sidik?
Sidik is pronounced SEE-dik.
Is Sidik a boy or girl name?
Sidik is usually a boy name.