Faruq

Faruq Meaning & Origin

About Faruq
The surname Faruq is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "faruq" which means "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 among Arabs. The name Faruq is associated with the Islamic concept of "Furqan," which refers to the ability to differentiate between truth and falsehood.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Faruq: 132
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 129,047
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Faruq 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 Faruq is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRK
🗽 NYSIIS
FAG
🔊 Soundex
F0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AE1 R K UW2
🌐 IPA
/faruq*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Faruq in Braille

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

The name Faruq in braille

How to sign the name Faruq using Sign Language

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

The name Faruq in sign language

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