Gender: Male
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Companion or friend, True Friend, Helpful, Gentle, Kind
Pronunciation: rah-feek, rəˈfiːk, R AE F AH K
Popularity Rank: #3,754
Rafiq is an Arabic name that means 'companion' or 'friend'. It conveys the idea of a loyal and supportive companion who is always there for others.
The name Rafiq is of Arabic origin and means Companion or friend, True Friend, Helpful, Gentle, Kind, Ally, Friend Origin Islamic, Trust-able. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Rafiq is commonly found in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, and 66 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: rah-feek
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): rəˈfiːk
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R AE F AH K
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
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At NamesLook, the name Rafiq is recorded 16,378 times globally, ranking it as the 3,754th most common name worldwide.
Rafiq is most prevalent in Saudi Arabia, with 6,804 occurrences, making it the 453th most popular name in the country.
In Azerbaijan, the name Rafiq is found among 1 in every 138 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #453 | 1 : 425 |
| United Arab Emirates | #384 | 1 : 514 |
| Malaysia | #1,208 | 1 : 1,768 |
| Oman | #594 | 1 : 698 |
| Kuwait | #463 | 1 : 783 |
| Bangladesh | #577 | 1 : 651 |
| Qatar | #654 | 1 : 1,115 |
| India | #1,709 | 1 : 2,090 |
| Morocco | #2,835 | 1 : 2,606 |
| United States of America | #7,911 | 1 : 6,555 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Rafiq from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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