Gender: Male
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: One who can Differentiate, Comely
Pronunciation: F AE R AH K
Popularity Rank: #3,192
The name Farooq is of Arabic origin and means One who can Differentiate, Comely, One who Distinguishes Truth from Falsehood. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Farooq is commonly found in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Oman, and 58 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: F AE R AH K
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
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At NamesLook, the name Farooq is recorded 19,891 times globally, ranking it as the 3,192th most common name worldwide.
Farooq is most prevalent in Saudi Arabia, with 9,899 occurrences, making it the 291th most popular name in the country.
In Saudi Arabia, the name Farooq is found among 1 in every 292 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #291 | 1 : 292 |
| United Arab Emirates | #169 | 1 : 294 |
| Oman | #326 | 1 : 433 |
| Kuwait | #562 | 1 : 912 |
| India | #1,166 | 1 : 1,359 |
| Qatar | #585 | 1 : 1,037 |
| United States of America | #6,129 | 1 : 4,699 |
| United Kingdom | #2,342 | 1 : 1,531 |
| Bahrain | #411 | 1 : 804 |
| Iraq | #4,817 | 1 : 4,333 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Farooq from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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