Taufik

Taufik is a male given name of Arabic origin, derived from Tawfiq, meaning providence, success, or enabling. The name is used across Muslim-majority countries and in Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. Variants include Tawfiq, Taufiq, Tawfik, and Taoufik.

In Indonesia, the name gained international recognition through Taufik Hidayat (born 1981), an elite badminton player who won the Olympic men’s singles title in Athens in 2004 and the World Championships in 2005, among other achievements. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of his era.

In Singapore, Taufik Batisah rose to fame after winning the first season of Singapore Idol in 2004 and has since pursued a music career with albums and performances.

Across cultures, the name is common in Muslim communities and appears in various fields, including sports, arts, and public life. Its meaning and phonetic variants have contributed to its broad usage across regions.