Farooqi
/fa-OO-i/ Arabic Male
Meaning & Origin
Farooqi is a Arabic name meaning "Farooqi is a nisba, a surname indicating descent from or association with Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second caliph of Islam, who was known as Al-Farooq (the distinguisher between right and wrong). It signifies righteousness and adherence to justice.". It originates from United Arab Emirates, BE, Bahrain, France, GB. Arabic; derived from the title 'Al-Farooq' (الفاروق), given to Umar ibn al-Khattab, meaning 'the distinguisher' or 'one who distinguishes between right and wrong'.
Quick Facts
Language Arabic
Gender Male
Phonetic fa-OO-i
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as fa-OO-i. Keep the original Arabic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Farooqi
- · ['Ishtiaq Farooqui - Pakistani Scientist'
- · 'Moazzam Ali Farooqi - Indian Cricket Umpire']
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