Tofiq

Tofiq is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, used in Azerbaijan, Iran, Turkey, and other Muslim-majority regions. It is associated with the idea of divine enablement or success in achieving a goal.

The name derives from the Arabic tawfiq, which conveys the sense of facilitation, good fortune, or success in carrying out an intended task. As a given name, it carries connotations of guidance and achievement.

Variants and transliterations include Tawfiq, Tawfik, Taufiq, and Tofik. Differences reflect linguistic and script differences across regions, as well as how the name is adapted into local alphabets.

In Azerbaijan, the spelling Tofiq is common, and the name is used among Azerbaijani families as a traditional given name.

Notable bearers include Tofiq Bahramov (1926–1993), an Azerbaijani football referee who officiated at the 1966 FIFA World Cup; the Tofiq Bahramov Stadium in Baku is named in his honor. The name has a presence in other parts of the region as well, reflecting its Arabic roots and the cultural exchanges within the broader Muslim world.