Rafiq
Meaning of Rafiq
Rafiq is a male name with Arabic origin. It is pronounced as rah-FEEK (/rɑːˈfiːk/). The name Rafiq has variations, such as Rafik. In terms of popularity in the United States, it has been given to a modest number of newborns over the years. In recent times, its usage has been relatively steady, with around 5 to 15 occurrences per year. While not extremely popular, this name carries a unique charm and adds a touch of cultural richness to any child's identity.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as rah-FEEK (/rɑːˈfiːk/)
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Notable People Named Rafiq
| Muhammad Rafiq Azam is a prominent Bangladesian architect and the principal architect at Shatotto Architecture. |
| Rafiq Khaleel - Rafiq Salah-Edine Khaleel is an English professional footballer currently playing as a midfielder for League Two club Crawley Town. |
| Muhammad Rafiq al-Tamimi was a prominent Palestinian Arab educator and political figure in the 20th century, known for his role in the Arab Higher Committee and as the chairman of the Palestinian Arab paramilitary scout movement, al-Najjada. |
| Rafiq Bhatia is an American musician, composer, guitarist, and producer known for his work with the experimental rock band Son Lux. |
| Rafiq Raaz is an Indian poet, broadcaster, and former director of All India Radio Srinagar, known for his Urdu and Kashmiri language writings and recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award for his book Nai Che Naalan. |
| Rafiq Jaber, also known as Rafeeq Jaber, is an Arab Muslim activist who immigrated to the United States in 1974. |
| Dr. Rafiq Ahmad was an Agriculture Scientist and the founder of modern beekeeping in Asia. |
| Rafiq Husain, also known as Syed Rafiq Husain, was a renowned Urdu writer, poet, and critic from India. |
| Mohammad Rafiq Shinwari was a renowned singer, composer, and poet in the Pashto music industry, gaining fame for his compositions in early Pashto movies. |
| Rafiq Sabir is a contemporary Kurdish poet. |
| Rafiq Salam - Abdul-Salam Abdul-Rafiq is a Ghanaian journalist known for his unique reports and was recognized with the Young Achievers award in 2012. |
| Rafiq Ansari is an Indian politician associated with the Samajwadi Party (SP) and serves as a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. |
