Tawfik
Tawfik is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Success, divine guidance”.
| Meaning | Success, divine guidance |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | توفيق |
| Pronunciation | TOW-fik |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Lebanon, North Africa |
Meaning and origin of Tawfik
Egypt and the Levant often write Tawfīq as Tawfik, using a k for the qāf. From the root w-f-q, to succeed or be in harmony, the name stands for the success that God bestows on human effort. In Egypt it calls to mind the celebrated playwright Tawfiq al-Hakim, one of the giants of modern Arabic literature. Turkish speakers know a related form of the name, Tevfik.
Is Tawfik a Muslim name?
Tawfik carries the meaning of God-given success, as in 'My success (tawfīqī) is only through Allah' (Quran 11:88).
How popular is Tawfik?
It is common in Egypt, Lebanon and North Africa.
Gifts with the name Tawfik
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Tawfik
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tawfik mean?
Tawfik means 'Success, divine guidance'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Tawfik a Muslim name?
Tawfik carries the meaning of God-given success, as in 'My success (tawfīqī) is only through Allah' (Quran 11:88).
How do you pronounce Tawfik?
Tawfik is pronounced TOW-fik.
Is Tawfik a boy or girl name?
Tawfik is usually a boy name.