tavakkol

Tavakkol is a given name and surname used in Persian-speaking regions and among Muslim communities. It is derived from the Arabic word tawakkul, meaning reliance on or trust in God. The root of tawakkul comes from w-k-l, relating to entrusting affairs to God while taking appropriate means.

As a personal name, Tavakkol is common in Iran, Afghanistan, and among diaspora communities. Variants include Tavakol, Tavakkoli, Tavakkoly, and the Arabic-influenced Tawakkol; in Persian contexts the surname form is often rendered Tavakkoli or Tavakkoli. The name carries a religious connotation of steadfast trust in divine support and acceptance of divine will.

In Islamic thought, tawakkul denotes placing one’s confidence in God after taking practical steps. It is frequently described as a balance between effort and faith: one should strive and use available means, then rely on God for the outcome. This concept has influenced naming practices in Muslim-majority cultures, where names encoding religious meanings are common.

The name Tavakkol thus reflects cultural and spiritual values tied to trust in God, and it remains in use across Iran, Afghanistan, and communities abroad.