Ishfaq
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ishfaq
Ishfaq is an Arabic name derived from the root meaning "compassion," "tenderness," or "affection," with linguistic roots in the Arabic verb "shafaqa" (شفقة).
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Etymology
Ishfaq is an Arabic name derived from the root meaning "compassion," "tenderness," or "affection," with linguistic roots in the Arabic verb "shafaqa" (شفقة). The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures, particularly among Arabic, Pakistani, Indian, and other Islamic communities, with historical usage documented throughout the Islamic world.
Ishfaq currently ranks #4,052 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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