Ashfaque
Arabic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Ashfaque
Ashfaque is an Arabic name derived from the root "shafaq," meaning compassion, kindness, or mercy, often interpreted as "one who is merciful" or "the compassionate one." The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures, particularly among South Asian Muslims in Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh, as well as in Arab-speaking regions.
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Etymology
Ashfaque is an Arabic name derived from the root "shafaq," meaning compassion, kindness, or mercy, often interpreted as "one who is merciful" or "the compassionate one." The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures, particularly among South Asian Muslims in Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh, as well as in Arab-speaking regions.
Ashfaque currently ranks #2,767 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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