Faqeer or Faqir?
Two spellings, side by side.
Faqeer and Faqir are two spellings of the same sound. Faqeer is listed with the meaning "Derived from faqir, poor sufi mendicant; one who leads a life of piety; one who renounces the world" and Faqir with "Rooted in African and Arabic traditions, this name refers to a poor Sufi mendicant who has renounced worldly possessions". Faqeer is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Faqeer | Faqir |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Derived from faqir, poor sufi mendicant; one who leads a life of piety; one who renounces the world | Rooted in African and Arabic traditions, this name refers to a poor Sufi mendicant who has renounced worldly possessions. |
| Origin | African | African |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Fa-qeer | Fa-qir |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Faqeer and Faqir
Is Faqeer or Faqir more common?
Faqeer is more often searched and saved on this site; Faqir is also used.
Do Faqeer and Faqir mean the same?
Faqeer: "Derived from faqir, poor sufi mendicant; one who leads a life of piety; one who renounces the world". Faqir: "Rooted in African and Arabic traditions, this name refers to a poor Sufi mendicant who has renounced worldly possessions".
How do you say Faqeer?
In parts: Fa-qeer. Faqir is said the same way.
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