Rafiq
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Rafiq
Rafiq derives from the Arabic root r-f-q, meaning "companion" or "friend," with connotations of gentleness and ease.
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Etymology
Rafiq derives from the Arabic root r-f-q, meaning "companion" or "friend," with connotations of gentleness and ease. The name is predominantly used in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic tradition, with notable historical bearers including Rafiq Hariri, the former Prime Minister of Lebanon.
Rafiq currently ranks #9,665 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1995.
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