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Chafik

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Meaning

Compassionate

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

North Africa

Global Spellings

Arabic شفيق
Urdu شفیق
Persian چفیک
Bengali শফিক
Pashto چافیک

Alternate Spellings

If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Chafik is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Compassionate', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Chafik, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Chafik, a French-influenced rendering of Shafiq, comes from the Arabic root sh-f-q, meaning "compassion."

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic root ش-ف-ق (sh-f-q, 'to have compassion'). Chafik means 'compassionate' - a French-influenced transliteration of Shafiq.

Islamic Significance

Mercy is the attribute the Quran gives the widest reach: my mercy encompasses all things (7:156).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across North African Arabic-speaking Muslim communities.