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Shafiq

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Meaning & Significance

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Shafiq is an Arabic name meaning 'compassionate', 'kind', 'tender-hearted', or 'sympathetic'. It is derived from the Arabic root 'sh-f-q' (شفق), which signifies pity, compassion, and tenderness. The name carries the beautiful meaning of a person who is caring, gentle, and empathetic towards others. In Islamic tradition, compassion is a highly valued virtue, and Allah is described as compassionate. The feminine form is Shafiqah. This name is widely used in Muslim communities, particularly in Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, the UAE, Oman, and Bangladesh.

✨ Compassion✨ Kindness✨ Tenderness✨ Empathy

All information verified by certified Islamic scholars. May Allah bless your child with a righteous name and life. Ameen.

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Shafiq

Compassionate, kind, tender-hearted

🇵🇰Urdu

شفیق

مہربان، نرم دل

🇸🇦Arabic

شَفِيق

الرؤوف، الحنون

Also written as: Shafiq, Shafeeq, Chafic

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Shafiq

Shafiq is an Arabic name meaning 'compassionate', 'kind', 'tender-hearted', or 'sympathetic'. It is derived from the Arabic root 'sh-f-q' (شفق), which signifies pity, compassion, and tenderness. The name carries the beautiful meaning of a person who is caring, gentle, and empathetic towards others. In Islamic tradition, compassion is a highly valued virtue, and Allah is described as compassionate. The feminine form is Shafiqah. This name is widely used in Muslim communities, particularly in Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, the UAE, Oman, and Bangladesh.

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Urdu

شفیق

شفیق عربی نام ہے جس کا مطلب ہے 'مہربان'، 'نرم دل'۔ یہ عربی جڑ 'ش ف ق' سے ماخوذ ہے جو رحم اور نرمی کی علامت ہے۔ یہ نام ایک ایسے شخص کی خوبصورت صفت رکھتا ہے جو دوسروں کا خیال رکھتا ہے اور ان کے ساتھ ہمدردی کرتا ہے۔

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Arabic

شَفِيق

شفيق اسم عربي يعني 'الرؤوف' و 'الحنون' و 'اللطيف القلب'. مشتق من الجذر العربي 'ش ف ق' الذي يدل على الرحمة والحنان. يحمل الاسم معنى الشخص المهتم بالآخرين والمتعاطف معهم. في التقاليد الإسلامية، الرحمة فضيلة عالية القيمة.

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Egyptian politician born in 1941, served as Prime Minister of Egypt and was a presidential candidate in 2012, known for his military background and political career.

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Palestinian politician, writer, and journalist (1932-2009), a co-founder of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and a key voice in Palestinian nationalism.

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Name Information
First LetterS
Name Length6 letters
LanguagesArabic, Urdu, Malay
Islamic Ruling
✓ permissible

Shafiq is a permissible name with beautiful meanings of compassion and kindness.

Scholar Consensus: agreed

Quick Reference
🇬🇧 EnglishShafiq
🇵🇰 Urduشفیق
🇸🇦 Arabicشَفِيق
Popularity
#2678
Global Rank
+6%
Trend

Top 2700 • Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, UAE, Oman, Bangladesh

Compatibility
Compassion96%
Kindness95%
Empathy94%

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