Muslim boy name
Faruq
فاروق
“One who distinguishes right from wrong; title of Umar”
حق و باطل میں فرق کرنے والا
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- In the Qur'an
- No
- Letter
- F
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Faruq mean?
Faruq (فاروق) means "One who distinguishes right from wrong; title of Umar". It is an Arabic name for a boy.
What is the meaning of Faruq in Urdu?
In Urdu, Faruq means: حق و باطل میں فرق کرنے والا.
Is Faruq a Muslim name?
Yes. Faruq is used by Muslims around the world.
Is Faruq mentioned in the Qur'an?
Faruq is not mentioned in the Qur'an as a name, but its meaning is good, which is what matters in Islam.