Towfiq

Towfiq is a masculine given name of Arabic origin. It is used across the Arab world and among Muslim communities in South Asia and the diaspora. The name comes from the Arabic root w-f-q, conveying the sense of success, achievement, or divine assistance. As a personal name, Tawfiq expresses the wish that the bearer be granted success in his endeavors.

Variants and transliterations include Tawfiq, Tawfeeq, Tawfik, Taoufik, Taufeeq, and Towfik. Spelling differences arise from transliteration practices and local languages, leading to several commonly used forms in different regions.

Usage and distribution: the name is especially common in Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Jordan, and other Arab countries, as well as in Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India, where it appears in various communities and families. It is also found in the broader Muslim world and in diaspora communities worldwide.

Notable people: bearers of the name appear in various spellings. Notable individuals include the Egyptian writer and playwright Tawfiq al-Hakim (1905–1988) and Tunisian journalist Taoufik Ben Brik, illustrating the name’s wide geographic and cultural reach.

See also: Tawfiq (name) and other variant spellings.