Tawakkul
Tawakkul is a Muslim unisex name of Arabic origin, meaning “Trust and reliance on God”.
| Meaning | Trust and reliance on God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | توكل |
| Pronunciation | ta-WAK-kul |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Yemen, Afghanistan, Central Asia |
Meaning and origin of Tawakkul
Tawakkul is the Islamic virtue of trusting God completely while still making every effort oneself. It comes from the root w-k-l, meaning to entrust or to lean on. Although unusual as a name, it is genuinely used. Yemeni women carry it, among them the Nobel Peace Prize winner Tawakkol Karman, whose spelling reflects local pronunciation. In Afghanistan and Central Asia, by contrast, it is given to boys.
Is Tawakkul a Muslim name?
Tawakkul names the Islamic ideal of reliance on God: 'And whoever relies upon Allah (yatawakkal), He is sufficient for him' (Quran 65:3).
How popular is Tawakkul?
It is rare and found in Yemen, Afghanistan and Central Asia.
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Spellings and variants of Tawakkul
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tawakkul mean?
Tawakkul means 'Trust and reliance on God'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Tawakkul a Muslim name?
Tawakkul names the Islamic ideal of reliance on God: 'And whoever relies upon Allah (yatawakkal), He is sufficient for him' (Quran 65:3).
How do you pronounce Tawakkul?
Tawakkul is pronounced ta-WAK-kul.
Is Tawakkul a boy or girl name?
Tawakkul is used for both boys and girls.