Compassionate, merciful, or kind
Derived from the Arabic root 'sh-f-q', this name signifies a person who is empathetic and tender-hearted. It is one of the many names in Islamic culture that emphasizes the virtue of mercy and benevolence toward others. While common in the Middle East and South Asia, it remains a rare and distinctive choice in the United States.
Less common today
Shafiq isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,329 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Persian physician and poet
Prominent Iraqi Jewish businessman
Egyptian Olympic fencer
