Meaning
Twilight
Linguistic Origin
Arabic
Islamic Classification
General Muslim usage
Regional Usage
Worldwide Muslim usage
Global Spellings
Arabic
ุดูู
Urdu
ุดูู
Persian
ุดูู
Turkish
ลafak
Bengali
เฆถเฆซเฆพเฆ
Indonesian
Syafaq
Pashto
ุดูู
Shafaq is a versatile and harmonious name suitable for both boys and girls. The literal meaning, 'Twilight', evokes imagery of nature and radiance, suggesting a personality full of life and positivity.
While popular in Arabic regions, Shafaq has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.
Shafaq comes from the Arabic root sh-f-q, meaning "twilight glow." The Quran (84:16) opens an oath with "fala uqsimu bish-shafaq," "I swear by the twilight glow."
While popular in Arabic regions, Shafaq has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.
Shafaq comes from the Arabic root sh-f-q, meaning "twilight glow." The Quran (84:16) opens an oath with "fala uqsimu bish-shafaq," "I swear by the twilight glow."
Reference Profile
Notable Historical Usage
Arabic builds its vocabulary on consonantal roots, usually of three letters, poured into fixed patterns: one root yields the verb, the doer, the thing done and the place it happens. Names are drawn straight from that system, which is why a single root can stand behind a whole family of related names that look and sound like kin.
Cultural / Regional Usage
Used across the Muslim world.