About the Name Farouk – Islamic Meaning & Origin
Farouk is a Muslim boy name of arabic origin, meaning "Knowing right from wrong". This name is widely chosen by Muslim parents in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and across the Arab world.
The name Farouk starts with the letter "F" and carries a beautiful Islamic meaning reflecting the values of faith, virtue, and righteousness central to Muslim culture.
"On the Day of Resurrection, you will be called by your names and the names of your fathers, so have good names."
— Abu DawudFarouk Name Meaning in English, Urdu & Arabic
Explore the available spelling and meaning of this name in English, Urdu, and Arabic.
Farouk Meaning in English
EnglishFarouk
Farouk is an Arabic name meaning knowing right from wrong. A variant of Farooq emphasizing discernment and justice. It carries the legacy of Caliph Umar al-Farooq.
Farouk Meaning in Urdu
اردوفاروق
فاروق عربی نام ہے جس کا مطلب حق اور غلط جاننے والا ہے۔ فاروق کا متغیر، خلیفہ عمر سے منسلک۔ یہ انصاف اور تمیز کی علامت ہے۔
Farouk Meaning in Arabic
العربيةفاروق
فاروق اسم عربي يعني يعرف الحق من الباطل. متغير لفاروق، مرتبط بالخليفة عمر. يرمز إلى العدل والتمييز.
Historical Islamic Figures Named Farouk
Umar ibn al-Khattab (Al-Farooq)
Era: 7th century CE
Second Caliph, renowned for justice and distinguishing truth from falsehood.
Islamic Ruling for Farouk
✓ permissibleVariant of a Sahabi's title.
Scholar Consensus: agreed
Farouk Name Compatibility
Frequently Asked Questions About Farouk
What is the meaning of the name Farouk?
Farouk (فاروق) is a Muslim boy name that means "Knowing right from wrong". Farouk is an Arabic name meaning knowing right from wrong. A variant of Farooq emphasizing discernment and justice. It carries the legacy of Caliph Umar al-Farooq.
What is the meaning of Farouk in Urdu?
The recorded Urdu spelling of Farouk is "فاروق". The listed meaning is "Knowing right from wrong".
What is the meaning of Farouk in Arabic?
The recorded Arabic spelling of Farouk is "فاروق". The listed meaning is "Knowing right from wrong".
Is Farouk a good Islamic name?
Farouk is listed as "permissible" in the available ruling information. Variant of a Sahabi's title.
Is Farouk a boy name or a girl name?
Farouk is classified as a boy's name in the available information.
Is Farouk mentioned in the Quran?
No Quranic reference is currently recorded for Farouk in our database. This does not establish whether the name or a related word appears in the Quran.