Faruk

Faruk Meaning & Origin

About Faruk
The surname Faruk is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "faruq," meaning "one who distinguishes between right and wrong" or "one who has a clear distinction." It is often used as a given name or a surname in Muslim cultures, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa. The name Faruk signifies someone who possesses wisdom, discernment, and the ability to make just decisions, reflecting the importance of moral values and righteousness in Islamic traditions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Faruk is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Faruk: 164
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 108,199
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Faruk based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Faruk is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRK
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 R K
🌐 IPA
/faruk*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Faruk in Braille

Here's how to represent Faruk in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Faruk in braille

How to sign the name Faruk using Sign Language

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

The name Faruk in sign language

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