Farukh
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Farukh
Farukh (also spelled Farouk or Farouq) means "the one who distinguishes between right and wrong" or "the discriminator," derived from the Arabic root F-R-Q, which relates to separation and distinction.
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Etymology
Farukh (also spelled Farouk or Farouq) means "the one who distinguishes between right and wrong" or "the discriminator," derived from the Arabic root F-R-Q, which relates to separation and distinction. The name is primarily used in Islamic, Arab, and South Asian Muslim cultures, with notable historical usage including Egyptian King Farouk I (1920-1965) and various other Middle Eastern and South Asian rulers and public figures.
Farukh currently ranks #1,813 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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