Taufik
Taufik is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Malay / Indonesian form origin, meaning “Success granted by God”.
| Meaning | Success granted by God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Malay / Indonesian form |
| Written as | توفيق |
| Pronunciation | TOW-fik |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore |
Meaning and origin of Taufik
Taufik is the form Tawfīq takes in Malay and Indonesian, and it refers to the success that only God's help can bring. The root, w-f-q, means to succeed or be in harmony. Malay spelling writes the Arabic 'aw' sound as 'au', which accounts for the shape of the name. It is widely heard in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, and the badminton star Taufik Hidayat made it famous on the world stage.
Is Taufik a Muslim name?
In Southeast Asia this is the everyday spelling of Tawfiq. In the Quran, Prophet Shuʿayb declares: 'My success (tawfīqī) is only through Allah' (Quran 11:88).
How popular is Taufik?
It is very common in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Gifts with the name Taufik
- Taufik name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Taufik baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Taufik
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Taufik mean?
Taufik means 'Success granted by God'. It is of Arabic, Malay / Indonesian form origin.
Is Taufik a Muslim name?
In Southeast Asia this is the everyday spelling of Tawfiq. In the Quran, Prophet Shuʿayb declares: 'My success (tawfīqī) is only through Allah' (Quran 11:88).
How do you pronounce Taufik?
Taufik is pronounced TOW-fik.
Is Taufik a boy or girl name?
Taufik is usually a boy name.