Tawfiq is a male given name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the root word 'w-f-q', which means "to succeed" or "to prosper". The name Tawfiq itself translates to "God gives success" or "God has granted prosperity".
The name Tawfiq is believed to have been coined by Ali ibn Abi Talib, the fourth caliph of Islam and a cousin of Prophet Muhammad. According to tradition, after his son Hasan lost his sight in one eye during a battle, Ali prayed to God for guidance and support. In response, he heard a voice saying "Tawfiq", which meant that God had granted him success even amidst adversity.
Since then, the name Tawfiq has been associated with prosperity, success, and divine assistance. It is often given to children in hopes of bestowing upon them these qualities and blessings. Today, Tawfiq remains a popular name among Muslims around the world.
The name Tawfiq has been given to a total of 102 babies in the United States over the past three decades, with an average of about 3 births per year during this period.
Between 1988 and 2021, the years with the highest number of newborns named Tawfiq were 2004 and 2018, each with 8 births. Conversely, there were fewer than five births for this name in all other recorded years except for 2009, which had seven births.
It is interesting to note that the number of babies named Tawfiq has remained relatively stable over time, fluctuating between four and eight births per year since 1988. This suggests that while not incredibly popular, the name Tawfiq has maintained a consistent presence among parents' choices for their children's names in the United States during this period.
Overall, these statistics indicate that while the name Tawfiq may not be one of the most commonly chosen names in the U.S., it does have a small but dedicated following among parents looking for unique and meaningful names for their children.