Farruk

Farruk is a masculine given name of Persian origin that is used in Iran, Afghanistan, the Indian subcontinent, and among Turkic-speaking communities. It has several transliterations, including Farrukh, Farrokh, and Farroukh, reflecting variations in Persian, Urdu, Turkish, and Arabic script. While primarily a given name, Farruk can also appear as a surname in some families.

The name is traditionally associated with positive qualities and is commonly interpreted to mean "glorious" or "fortunate" in Persian-language contexts. Its elements are drawn from classical Persian naming practices, where names often convey aspirations or favorable attributes for the bearer.

In usage, Farruk appears in historical and contemporary contexts across regions influenced by Persian, Persianate, or Muslim cultures. It is found among speakers of Persian, Urdu, Dari, and related languages, and has spread with diasporic communities in Europe, North America, and the Middle East.

Related names and spellings reflect phonetic variations rather than a single standardized form. Variants include Farrukh, Farrokh, and other transliterations of the same root. The name is distinct from similarly sounding names in other languages, though cross-cultural exchange has led to occasional overlap in spelling.

See also: Farrokh (name), Farruk (disambiguation), Farruq.