One who distinguishes right from wrong
Derived from the Arabic root 'f-r-q', meaning to separate or divide. It is a title of honor historically associated with the second Caliph of Islam, Umar ibn al-Khattab, signifying his ability to discern truth from falsehood.
Less common today
Farooq isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,807 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The penultimate King of Egypt and the Sudan
Former President of Pakistan
Indian politician and former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir
Indian actor and philanthropist
