The nameFarouk
Farouk is an Arabic boy's name, given in France mostly in the 1970s and 1980s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Al-Faruq, "he who tells truth from falsehood", is the nickname of the caliph Umar.
Origin
Arabic.
History
It was also the name of Farouk I, the last king of Egypt. In France the name peaked in the early 1980s and is still given today, quietly.
Popularity of the name Farouk
Farouk in France
Farouk was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 480 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Farouk. Its rise began around 1950, and it peaked in 1982. Half of all babies named Farouk in France were born before 1984, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 20 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Farouk mean?
Al-Faruq, "he who tells truth from falsehood", is the nickname of the caliph Umar.
What is the origin of the name Farouk?
Arabic.
Is Farouk a girl's or a boy's name?
Farouk is a boy's name.