Tawfiq
Meaningsuccess, good fortune · Arabic
Tawfiq is an Arabic boy name meaning “success, good fortune”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Word funTawfiq doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Tawfiq would score 21 points, thanks largely to the Q (worth 10). A high-scoring name!
- GenerationTawfiq peaked in 1988, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Tawfiq you'd meet today is about 37 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Tawfiqs too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Tawfiq would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 212,766 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryTawfiq first shows up in US birth records in 1988, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 37 years since.
US births per million boys, 1988–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Tawfiq
Tawfiq is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “success, good fortune”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
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- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
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Questions about the name Tawfiq
What does the name Tawfiq mean?
Tawfiq means “success, good fortune” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Katlego (“success”), Libaan (“success”) and Tawfik (“success, good fortune”).
What is the origin of the name Tawfiq?
Tawfiq is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Tawfiq a boy or girl name?
Tawfiq is a boy name. In 2025, 8 US boys were named Tawfiq.
How popular is the name Tawfiq?
Tawfiq ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1988, when it reached #7,270.
What names are similar to Tawfiq?
If you like Tawfiq, you might also like Katlego, Libaan and Tawfik.
What should I know before naming my baby Tawfiq?
Tawfiq is an Arabic boy name meaning “success, good fortune”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.