Rafikul
Arabic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Rafikul
Rafikul is an Arabic name meaning "companion" or "friend," derived from the root word "rafiq" (رفيق) which signifies a close associate or traveling companion.
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Etymology
Rafikul is an Arabic name meaning "companion" or "friend," derived from the root word "rafiq" (رفيق) which signifies a close associate or traveling companion. The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures, particularly among Bengali, Pakistani, and other South Asian Muslim communities, with historical usage dating back to Islamic traditions of naming.
Rafikul currently ranks #1,423 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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