SHAFIQ
Shafiq is a surname of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic word shafiq, meaning “compassionate” or “tender-hearted.” The name is employed both as a family name and, more frequently, as a given name within Muslim societies, signifying a character who is kind, empathetic and caring towards others.
Its prevalence among Muslims reflects a broader cultural appreciation for virtues that foster social harmony. The choice of the surname often conveys an aspirational quality, hoping that the bearer will embody the benevolence that the word shafiq denotes. In Arabic naming traditions, it is common for surnames to signify personal traits, family heritage or geographic origin; the surname Shafiq exemplifies the first of these, linking identity with moral character.
Typical given names associated with the Shafiq surname
Male
- Adnan
- Ahmed
- Imran
- Kamran
- Majid
- Mohammad
- Mohammed
- Muhammad
- Muhammed
- Rafiq
- Rizwan
- Shohaib
- Usman
Female
- Aisha
- Farah
- Farzana
- Mumtaz
- Nadia
- Nazia
- Sadia
- Sana
- Shabana
- Shazia
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There are approximately 2,240 people named Shafiq in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,833rd most common surname in Britain. Around 34 in a million people in Britain are named Shafiq.
Famous people named Shafiq
- Mohammed Shafiq - Political commentator
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.