What does Shafiq mean?

Shafiq as a boys' name is of Arabic origin, and the meaning of Shafiq is "compassionate, merciful".

STARTS WITH Sha-

ASSOCIATED WITH arabic, compassionate (gracious)

Variations

VARIANTS Shafeek, Shafik

How popular is Shafiq?

Shafiq is a rare given name for males but a very popular surname for all people (#67522 out of 150436, Top 45%). (2000 U.S. CENSUS)

Similar Names

Recommended sound-alike names are Maliq, Rafiq, Saarik, Saariq, Sabin, Safir, Sagiv, Sahil, Said, Sail, Salim, Sami, Sapir, Sariq, Savil, Savin, Sayid, Serafin, Shaan, Shabat, Shad▼, Shaday, Shadd, Shade, Shadi, Shadoe, Shadow, Shae, Shafar, Shafeer, Shafir, Shai, Shaine, Shaka, Shakhil (see Shakil), Shakil, Shakir, Shalom, Shamir, Shamus, Shan, Shanan, Shandy, Shane▼, Shanen, Shani, Shann, Shanon, Shaq, Shaque, Shaquil, Sharif, Shashi, Shaul, Shaun▼, Shavon, Shaw, Shawn▼, Shawnie, Shawnn, Shay, Shayan, Shaye, Shayn, Shayne▼, Shays, Shefer, Sherif, Shia, Slavin, Slawin (see Slavin), Stacie, Stasio, Swain and Tariq▼. These names tend to be more frequently used than Shafiq.