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UK boy's name

Tawfeeq

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "success" or "guidance".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Tawfeeq is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tawfeeq popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3830, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 4 births.

This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2011 to 2011. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Tawfeeq is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Tawfeeq. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2012 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Tawfeeq ranked #3830 for boys in England and Wales in 2011, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2011, when 4 boys were registered as Tawfeeq.
  • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tawfeeq as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3830

2011

Births in 2011

4

Latest year

Peak year

2011

4 births

Estimated living

4

2026

Meaning

What does Tawfeeq mean?

The name Tawfeeq has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Arabic word "tawfiq," which means "success" or "guidance from God." This name carries a strong religious and spiritual connotation.

In Islamic literature and tradition, the concept of Tawfiq is mentioned in the Quran and other religious texts. It is believed that Tawfiq is a divine blessing from Allah, enabling an individual to achieve success and righteousness in their endeavors. The name Tawfeeq is often given to children with the hope that they will be blessed with divine guidance and success in their lives.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Tawfeeq can be found in the historical accounts of prominent Muslim scholars and leaders from the medieval period. For instance, Tawfeeq al-Subki (1284-1355 CE) was a renowned Islamic jurist and scholar from Egypt who made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tawfeeq. One such figure was Tawfeeq Pasha (1875-1940), an Egyptian statesman and the last Prime Minister of Egypt under the monarchy. Another remarkable individual was Tawfeeq Bin Attash (1956-2001), a Yemeni militant who played a key role in the 9/11 attacks in the United States.

In the realm of literature, Tawfeeq al-Hakim (1898-1987) was an influential Egyptian writer and playwright who played a pivotal role in the renaissance of Arabic literature in the 20th century. His works explored themes of social justice, freedom, and the human condition.

Another noteworthy figure was Tawfeeq Saleh (1929-2009), a prominent Iraqi sculptor and artist who gained international recognition for his modern interpretations of ancient Mesopotamian art forms. His sculptures can be found in museums and public spaces around the world.

It is worth mentioning that while the name Tawfeeq has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has also gained popularity in other regions and communities, transcending religious and cultural boundaries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Tawfeeq by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tawfeeq was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #3830 4 1

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FAQ

Tawfeeq: questions and answers

How popular is the name Tawfeeq in the UK right now?

In 2011, Tawfeeq was ranked #3830 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Tawfeeq most popular?

The peak year on record was 2011, with 4 babies registered as Tawfeeq in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Tawfeeq?

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "success" or "guidance".

How many people are called Tawfeeq in the UK?

A total of 4 babies have been registered as Tawfeeq across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.