Farouk

Farouk Meaning & Origin

About Farouk
The name "Farouk" is of Arabic origin and means "one who distinguishes between right and wrong" or "one who differentiates between truth and falsehood." It is derived from the Arabic word "farq" which means "to separate" or "to distinguish." The name Farouk carries connotations of wisdom, discernment, and the ability to make sound judgments. It is often given to boys in Muslim cultures, symbolizing their potential to possess moral clarity and make righteous decisions.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Farouk are male.

Farouk Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -37.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRK
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AH0 R UW1 K
🌐 IPA
/fəˈruk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Farouk in Braille

Here's how to represent Farouk in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Farouk in braille

How to Spell the Name Farouk in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Farouk using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Farouk in sign language

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