Shafik means “compassionate”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh and also used in Tatar.
- Shafik is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh and Tatar.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Shafik mean?
Literal meaning
Shafik is a boy's name used in Kazakh and Tatar. It means “compassionate”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Shafik in Kazakh and Tatar
What does Shafik mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Шафиқ and Shafik (common romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “compassionate” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Shafik mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Shafik (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “compassionate” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Shafik come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Shafik?
Shafik is used as a given name in Kazakh and Tatar. 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.
Shafik across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | ШафиқCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “compassionate” | Documented[1] |
| Tatar | ShafikLatin, romanized | Boy | same as above: “compassionate” | Editorial |
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 Shafik
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.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shafik[1] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Шафик[1] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| Шафиқ[1] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Shafik | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Shafik | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Sibling names for Shafik
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 Shafik rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- FloraGirl“flowers”same language (kazakh)
- FatimaGirl“one who weans (a child)”same language (kazakh, tatar)
- ZhaukharGirl“jewel”same language (kazakh)
- AmangulGirl“security, safety, peace + rose; flower”same language (kazakh)
- TaufikBoy“success granted by God”same language (tatar)
- DauletbaiBoy“rich in fortune”same language (kazakh)
- MansuraGirl“victorious, aided”same language (kazakh, tatar)
- ZhumabikeGirl“week; Friday + noblewoman”same language (kazakh)
Common questions about Shafik
What does the name Shafik mean?
Shafik means “compassionate”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh and also used in Tatar.
Is Shafik a girl's or a boy's name?
Shafik is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Kazakh: boys; Tatar: boys.
Where does Shafik come from?
Shafik is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Shafik?
Shafik is recorded for Kazakh and Tatar. 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 Shafik spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Шафик (Cyrillic), Шафиқ (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Shafik have?
Shafik has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 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 with our editorial data; source texts are not copied.
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed as a kazakh given name (masculine) in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Shafik recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Шафик recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Шафиқ (kazakh) recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list
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