Fariq

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Meaning

Distinguishing, lieutenant

Origin

Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic فريق
Urdu فارق
Persian فریق
Turkish Farık
Bengali ফারিক
Pashto فارق

Alternate Spellings

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

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

Fariq comes from the same Arabic root f-r-q as Farouk, meaning “to distinguish.” It is also used as a military rank, roughly “lieutenant general.”