Sadiq means “telling the truth, truthful, veracious”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani and also used in Uyghur.
- Sadiq is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Sadiq mean?
Literally: صَادِق ‘telling the truth, truthful, veracious’
Literal meaning
Sadiq is a boy's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Azerbaijani. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic صَادِق (‘telling the truth, truthful, veracious’). That word means “telling the truth, truthful, veracious”.[1]
Sadiq in Uyghur and Azerbaijani
What does Sadiq mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written سادىق and Sadiq (ULY). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “telling the truth, truthful, veracious” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Sadiq mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Sadiq and Sadıq. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “telling the truth, truthful, veracious” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Sadiq come from?
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic صَادِق (‘telling the truth, truthful, veracious’).[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Sadiq?
Sadiq is used as a given name in Uyghur and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Sadiq across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | سادىقArabic script | Boy | same as above: “telling the truth, truthful, veracious” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | SadiqLatin SadıqLatin, variant | Boy | same as above: “telling the truth, truthful, veracious” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Sadiq
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Sibling names for Sadiq
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Sadiq rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “prince like a leopard”same language (uyghur)
- NesiheGirl“loyal, faithful”same language (uyghur)
- TurghunjanBoy“dear steadfast one”same language (uyghur)
- HajirxanGirl“one who suffers separation, emigrant; midday, scorching heat”same language (uyghur)
- QoshmuhemmedBoy“Muhammad with the epithet qosh”same language (uyghur)
- “jewel, pearl”same language (uyghur)
- Du'amewlaBoy“praying teacher; invited guest; servant of prayer”same language (uyghur)
- LaligülGirl“girl pure and beautiful as a ruby”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Sadiq
What does the name Sadiq mean?
Sadiq means “telling the truth, truthful, veracious”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani and also used in Uyghur.
Is Sadiq a girl's or a boy's name?
Sadiq is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Uyghur: boys; Azerbaijani: boys.
Where does Sadiq come from?
Sadiq is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Sadiq?
Sadiq is recorded for Uyghur and Azerbaijani. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Sadiq spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Sadiq (Latin), سادىق (Arabic script), Sadıq (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Sadiq have?
Sadiq has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Sadiq”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93609054. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology states: From Arabic صَادِق (ṣādiq); classified as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; listed as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; headword of the Azerbaijani given-name entry (+1 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “صادق”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 92999122. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Arabic صَادِق ‘telling the truth, truthful, veracious’
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