What origin is the name Faqir?

Faqir comes from african naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Faqir a popular name?

Faqir is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Faqir?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Faqir — for example Amara, Zuri, Imani. You can browse more on our african names page.

Faqir

Q: Is Faqir a rare name?

Yes. Faqir does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Faqir

Faqir

Boy

african

2 syllables

Faqir is an african boy's name meaning "Rooted in African and Arabic traditions, this name refers to a poor Sufi mendicant who has renounced worldly possessions.".

The meaning of Faqir is "Rooted in African and Arabic traditions, this name refers to a poor Sufi mendicant who has renounced worldly possessions." — a boy name of african origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: african
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Rooted in African and Arabic traditions, this name refers to a poor Sufi mendicant who has renounced worldly possessions.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Faqir

Very rare in US records

What does Faqir mean?

Faqir is a boy name of african origin meaning "Rooted in African and Arabic traditions, this name refers to a poor Sufi mendicant who has renounced worldly possessions.".