Fruq

Fruq is a masculine given name and a transliteration variant of the Arabic name Faruq. The name derives from the Arabic root farāq, meaning to distinguish or separate, and the epithet al-Faruq, meaning “the distinguisher” or “the one who distinguishes between right and wrong.” In Islamic tradition, al-Faruq is commonly associated with Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second caliph, as a title reflecting his perceived ability to discern truth from falsehood.

Across Muslim communities, Fruq and its spellings—Faruq, Farooq, Farook, Farouq—are used as given names. Fruq is a less common transcription in Arabic sources and is more often found in non-Arabic-speaking contexts or diaspora communities where transliteration varies. The name can appear in cultural, historical, or fictional contexts, but there is no single figure universally identified by the spelling Fruq.

Variations in spelling reflect regional pronunciation and transliteration practices rather than distinct meanings. See also Faruq (name) and Al-Faruq for related information.