What origin is the name Ishfaq?

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

Is Ishfaq a popular name?

Ishfaq 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 Ishfaq?

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

Ishfaq

Q: Is Ishfaq a rare name?

Yes. Ishfaq 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 Ishfaq

Ishfaq

Boy

african

2 syllables

Ishfaq is an african boy's name meaning "A male name of African and Arabic origin that signifies compassion, kindness, and sympathy toward others.".

Ishfaq is a boy name of african origin meaning "A male name of African and Arabic origin that signifies compassion, kindness, and sympathy toward others.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: african
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A male name of African and Arabic origin that signifies compassion, kindness, and sympathy toward others.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Ishfaq

Very rare in US records

What does Ishfaq mean?

Ishfaq is a boy name of african origin meaning "A male name of African and Arabic origin that signifies compassion, kindness, and sympathy toward others.".