Tawfik ( ar, توفيق), or Tewfik, is an

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masculine given name. The name is derived from the Arabic root: waaw-faa-qaaf (), which means to agree or to reconcile. Tawfik translates to, "the ability or opportunity to achieve success". A spelling of ''Tewfik'' or ''Toufic'' is used more among French speakers. Tawfik can be used as a

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or surname. Since it is considered a "neutral" name in the Arabic language, many

Arabic-speaking Christians Arab Christians ( ar, ﺍَﻟْﻤَﺴِﻴﺤِﻴُّﻮﻥ ﺍﻟْﻌَﺮَﺏ, translit=al-Masīḥīyyūn al-ʿArab) are ethnic Arabs, Arab nationals, or Arabic-speakers who adhere to Christianity. The number of Arab Christians who l ...

as well as

Muslims Muslims ( ar, المسلمون, , ) are people who adhere to Islam, a monotheistic religion belonging to the Abrahamic tradition. They consider the Quran, the foundational religious text of Islam, to be the verbatim word of the God of Abrah ...

are named Tawfik. The Turkish equivalent is Tevfik, the Azerbaijani equivalent is Tofig or Tofiq, the Albanian equivalent is Tefik, the Bosnian equivalent is Teufik. The

Hebrew Hebrew (; ; ) is a Northwest Semitic language of the Afroasiatic language family. Historically, it is one of the spoken languages of the Israelites and their longest-surviving descendants, the Jews and Samaritans. It was largely preserved ...

equivalent is Tovik or Tuvik (). Tawfik has a similar meaning to the Greek

Tobias Tobias is the transliteration of the Greek which is a translation of the Hebrew biblical name he, טוֹבִיה, Toviyah, JahGod is good, label=none. With the biblical Book of Tobias being present in the Deuterocanon/Apocrypha of the Bible ...

(). Taoufik and Toufic are common in North Africa (Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria). __TOC__

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Taoufik

Taoufik Makhloufi Taoufik Makhloufi ( ar, توفيق مخلوفي; born 29 April 1988) is an Algerian athlete who specialises in middle-distance running. He became the 1500 metres Olympic champion at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England. In 2016, Makhloufi ...

* Taoufik Hicheri * Taoufik Rouabah * Taoufik Salhi * Taoufik Maaouia * Taoufik Bouachrine * Taoufik Mehedhebi * Taoufik Chobba * Taoufik Charfeddine *

Taoufik Baccar Taoufik Baccar is a Tunisian politician. He was the governor of the Central Bank of Tunisia from 2004 to 2011. Taoufik Djemail Taoufik Djemail (born 30 May 1948) is a Tunisian handball player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1972 Summer Olympics The 1972 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad () and commonly known as Munich ...

Taoufik Ben Othman Taoufik Ben Othman ( ar, توفيق بن عثمان) (born 24 March 1939) is a Tunisian football player and coach. He began his career very young at the Avenir Sportif de La Marsa and joined the junior individual selections. In 1958-1959 he part ...

* Taoufik Belbouli * Taoufik Ben Brik

Tawfik

* Tawfiq Ali (born 1990), Palestinian footballer * Tawfik Abu Al-Huda, also known as Tawfik Pasha Abul-Huda) (1894–1956), Jordanian politician, served several terms as Prime Minister of Jordan *

Tawfik Hamid Tawfik Hamid ( ar, توفيق حامد; born 1961) is an author from Egypt. A self-described former member of the militant al-Gama'a al-Islamiyya, he says that he started to preach in mosques to promote his message and, as a result, became a targ ...

(born 1961), Egyptian author * Tawfik Jaber (died 2008), Palestinian chief of police in Gaza * Tawfik Khatib (born 1954), Israeli Arab politician who served as a member of the Knesset *

Tawfik Toubi Tawfik Toubi ( ar, توفيق طوبي, he, תופיק טובי, 11 May 1922 – 12 March 2011) was an Israeli Arab communist politician. He was the last surviving member of the first Knesset. Tawfik Toubi was married to Olga Touma and on ...

(1922–2011), Israeli Arab communist politician

Taufic

Taufic Guarch Taufic Eduardo Guarch Rubio (born 4 October 1991) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a forward or winger for Liga Primera club Diriangén FC. Club career Estudiantes Tecos Guarch debuted on the Torneo Apertura 2010, assisted ...

(born 1991), Mexican footballer of Lebanese descent

Taufik

* Taufik Akbar (born 1951), Indonesian engineer and former astronaut candidate *

Taufik Batisah Muhammad Taufik bin Batisah ( Jawi: محمد تيوفيك بن بتيسه; born 10 December 1981) is a Singaporean singer-songwriter best known for winning the first season of the reality TV series ''Singapore Idol''. Early life and education ...

(born 1981), Singaporean singer *

Taufik Hidayat Taufik Hidayat (born 10 August 1981) is an Indonesian retired badminton player. He is a former World, Olympic, Asian Games, and Asian champion, and the youngest world number one in the men's singles. Hidayat has won the Indonesia Open six tim ...

(born 1981), Indonesian badminton player * Taufik Hidayat (footballer, born 1993), Indonesian footballer * Taufik Hidayat (footballer, born 1999), Indonesian footballer

Taufiq

* Taufiq Ahmed (cricketer), Pakistani cricketer for the Pakistan Air Force * Taufiq Ismail (born 1935), Indonesian poet, activist and the editor * Taufiq Kiemas (1942–2013), Indonesian Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly of Indonesia from 2009 to 2013 *

Taufiq Qureshi Ustad Taufiq Qureshi (born 1962) is an Indian classical musician. He is a percussionist and a composer. Early life Born in Mumbai, to the legendary tabla player, Ustad Alla Rakha. His eldest brother is a tabla player, Ustad Zakir Hussain. He ...

(born 1962), Indian classical musician *

Taufiq Wahby Taufiq Wahby (1891–1984) was a prominent Kurdish writer, linguist and politician. He first served in the Ottoman army as a colonel, but after the creation of Iraq by the British in 1920, he became an influential officer in the new Iraqi a ...

(1891–1984), Kurdish writer, linguist and politician

Tawfiq

Tawfiq Bay Tawfiq Bay, or Sayyid Ahmad Tawfiq Bay Sharif Efendi (Tevfik Pasha), ( ar, سيد احمد توفيق باي شريف أفندي; ) was a Syrian Arab traveler who had been in the service of King Ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia, eventually traveling to ...

or Sayyid Ahmad Tawfiq Bay Sharif Efendi or Tevfik Pasha, Syrian Arab traveler *

Tawfiq Canaan Tawfiq Canaan ( ar, توفيق كنعان) (24 September 1882 – 15 January 1964) was a pioneering Palestinian physician, medical researcher, ethnographer, and Palestinian nationalist. Born in Beit Jala during the rule of the Ottoman Empire, he s ...

(1882–1964), Palestinian physician, medical researcher, ethnographer, and Palestinian nationalist *

Tawfiq al-Hakim Tawfiq al-Hakim or Tawfik el-Hakim ( arz, توفيق الحكيم, ; October 9, 1898 – July 26, 1987) was a prominent Egyptian writer and visionary. He is one of the pioneers of the Arabic novel and drama. The triumphs and failures that ar ...

(1898–1987), Egyptian writer and visionary * Tawfiq Al-Nimri (1918–2011), Jordanian singer and composer *

Tawfiq al-Suwaidi Tawfiq al-Suwaidi ( ar, توفيق السويدي; 11 May 1892 – 15 October 1968) was an Iraqi politician who served as the prime minister of Iraq on three occasions stretching from 1929 to 1950. Early life and education Al-Suwaidi was born in B ...

(1892–1968), Iraqi politician who served as 5th Prime Minister of Iraq on three occasions stretching from 1929 to 1950 *

Tawfiq Ziad Tawfiq Ziad ( ar, توفيق زيّاد, he, תאופיק זיאד, also spelt Tawfik Zayyad or Tawfeeq Ziad, 7 May 1929 – 5 July 1994) was a Palestinian Israeli politician well known for his "poetry of protest". Biography Born in Nazareth, P ...

(1929–1994), Palestinian politician well known for his "poetry of protest"

Tewfik

Tewfik Pasha Mohamed Tewfik Pasha ( ar, محمد توفيق باشا ''Muḥammad Tawfīq Bāshā''; April 30 or 15 November 1852 – 7 January 1892), also known as Tawfiq of Egypt, was khedive of Egypt and the Sudan between 1879 and 1892 and the sixth rule ...

(1852–1892), also known as Tawfiq of Egypt, Khedive of Egypt and the Sudan between 1879 and 1892 and the sixth ruler from the Muhammad Ali Dynasty * Ahmed Tewfik El Madani (1899–1983), Algerian nationalist leader and a minister of the GPRA *

Mohammed Ali Tewfik Mohammed Ali Tewfik ( ar, محمد علي توفيق; 9 November 1875 – 18 March 1955) was the heir presumptive of Egypt and Sudan in the periods 1892–1899 and 1936–1952. He was a member of the Muhammad Ali Dynasty. Regent He was the so ...

(1875–1955), the heir presumptive of Egypt and Sudan from 1892–99 and 1936–1952 * Tewfik Allal (born 1947), Moroccan writer and a prominent political figure *

(Tawfiq of Egypt) (1852–1892), Khedive of Egypt and Sudan between 1879 and 1892 *

Tewfik Saleh Tewfik Saleh ( ar, توفيق صالح) was an Egyptian film director and writer. His name has also been written as Tawfik Saleh and Tewfiq Salah. Biography Saleh was born on 27 October 1926, in Alexandria. Although his father was against his in ...

(1926–2013), Egyptian film director and writer * Tewfik Mishlawi (1935–2012), Lebanese journalist * Tewfik Allal (born 1947), Moroccan writer and political figure *

Tewfik Abdullah Tewfik Abdullah (also Tawfik Abdallah and variations, Arabic: توفيق عبد الله) (23 June 1896 – 1963) was an Egyptian football player, He was the second Egyptian to play in the English Football League and the first in the First Divis ...

(born 1896), Egyptian footballer

Toufic

* Toufic Aboukhater (born 1934), Monaco-based Palestinian/Lebanese billionaire businessman * Toufic El Bacha (1924–2005), Lebanese composer and musician * Toufic Farroukh, Lebanese jazz composer, working in France * Toufic El Hajj, Lebanon international rugby league footballer * Majid Toufic Arslan, titled Emir Majid Arslan (1908–1983), Lebanese Druze leader, politician, Mp and minister and head of the Arslan feudal Druze ruling family

Toufik

* Toufik Benedictus "Benny" Hinn (born 1952), Israeli-born Christian televangelist * Toufik Benamokrane (born 1980), Algerian footballer * Toufik el-Hibri (1869–1954), Lebanese Muslim cleric, one of the primary founders of the Scout movement in Lebanon *

Toufik Zerara Toufik Zerara (born 3 February 1986 in Mulhouse) is a footballer currently playing for CR Belouizdad in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1. Born in France, he represented that nation at youth level but then opted to represent Algeria. Career Y ...

(born 1986), Algerian footballer

Tefik

* Tefik Mborja (1891–1954), Albanian politician and lawyer * Tefik Osmani (born 1985), Albanian footballer

Tevfik

* Tevfik Akbaşlı (born 1962), Turkish composer * Tevfik Altındağ (born 1988), Turkish footballer *

Tevfik Başer Tevfik Başer (born 12 January 1951) is a Turkish-German film director and screenwriter. His film ''Lebewohl, Fremde'' was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1991 Cannes Film Festival. Filmography * '' Zwischen Gott und Erde'' ...

(born 1951), Turkish-German film director and screenwriter * Tevfik Esenç (1904–1992), last known speaker of the Ubykh language * Tevfik Fikret (1867–1915), Turkish poet * Tevfik Gelenbe (1931–2004), Turkish actor *

Tevfik Köse Tevfik Köse (born 12 July 1988) is a Turkish professional footballer who plays as a forward for German club DV Solingen. Club career Tevfik Köse began his career with Fortuna Düsseldorf and signed in summer 2001 for Bayer Leverkusen. He sta ...

(born 1988), Turkish footballer * Tevfik Kış (born 1934), Turkish wrestler * Tevfik Odabaşı (born 1981), Turkish wrestler *

Tevfik Rüştü Aras Tevfik Rüştü Aras (1883, Çanakkale – 5 January 1972, Istanbul) was a Turkish politician, serving as deputy and foreign minister of Turkey during the Atatürk era (1923–1938). He played a prominent role in the Armenian genocide. E ...

(1883–1972), Turkish politician

Tofig

* Tofig Bakikhanov, Azerbaijani composer *

Tofig Guliyev Tofig Alakbar oglu Guliyev ( az, Tofiq Ələkbər oğlu Quliyev, tr, Tevfik Elekber oğlu Guliyev; 7 November 1917, Baku – 4 October 2000, Baku) was a Soviet and Azerbaijani composer, pianist, and conductor. Biography Tofig Guliyev was born in ...

(1917–2000), Azerbaijani composer, pianist, conductor * Tofig Gasimov (1938–2020), Azerbaijani politician and diplomat * Tofig Huseynzade (1946–2006), Azerbaijani philologist, folklorist, journalist and poet * Tofig Ismayilov (film director) (1939–2016), Azerbaijani film director, screenwriter and film scholar *

Tofig Ismayilov (politician) Tofik Ismailov ( az, Tofiq İsmayılov Kazım oğlu; June 21, 1933 – November 20, 1991) was born in Baku, Azerbaijan and served as the first Secretary of State of Azerbaijan. He was killed in a helicopter which was shot down by Armenian force ...

(1933–1991), Azerbaijani politician, administrator, first Secretary of State of Azerbaijan *

Tofig Zulfugarov Tofig Nadir oglu Zulfugarov ( az, Tofiq Nadir oğlu Zülfüqarov) (born in 1959) also spelled as Tofiq Zulfuqarov, is a politician from Azerbaijan. He was Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan under Heydar Aliyev from March 1998 until Octobe ...

, Azerbaijani politician and government minister

Tofiq

Tofiq Bahramov Tofiq Bahramov ( az, Tofiq Bəhramov; ; russian: Тофик Бахрамов; 29 January 1925 – 26 March 1993) was a Soviet footballer and football referee from Azerbaijan. He was notable for being the linesman who helped to award a cont ...

(1925–1993), Soviet footballer and football referee from Azerbaijan

Toufic

* Toufic Aboukhater * Toufic Farroukh *

Toufic Jaber Toufic Jaber (born 24 June 1962) is a Lebanese diplomat currently serving as Lebanon ambassador to Serbia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Bosnia, Croatia, Slovenia and Kosovo. Education Jaber was educated at Beirut University College where graduated ...

* Toufic Barbir * Toufic H. Kalil House * Toufic Maatouk * Toufic El Bacha * Toufic Ali * Toufic El Hajj

Others

* Toufik Benedictus "Benny" Hinn (born 1952),

Benny Hinn Toufik Benedictus "Benny" Hinn (born 3 December 1952) is an Israeli Christian televangelist, best known for his regular "Miracle Crusades"— revival meeting or faith healing summits that are usually held in stadiums in major cities, which are ...

, Israeli Christian pastor and revivalist * Tufi Duek (born 1954), Brazilian fashion designer *

Taufeeq Umar Taufeeq Umar ( Punjabi: توفیق عمر, born 20 June 1981) is a Pakistani former cricketer who played for the Pakistan national cricket team between 2001 and 2014. Umar was a regular Test opening batsman for three seasons, before being dropped ...

(born 1981), Pakistani cricketer * Servet Teufik Agaj, Albanian footballer *

(born 1988), Algerian track and field athlete

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Taoufik

* Sami Taoufik, Moroccan racing driver

Tawfik

Abdel Nasser Tawfik Abdel Nasser Tawfik (Arabic: عبدالناصر توفيق) (born June 22, 1967) graduated from Assiut University in 1989, where he also completed his Master Degree ( M.Sc.) in Theoretical Physics before his change to the Philipps University o ...

(born 1967), Egyptian physicist * Abdelaziz Tawfik (born 1986), Egyptian footballer * Ahmed Tawfik, Egyptian footballer * Ahmed Tawfik (basketball) (born 1987), Egyptian basketball player *

Ahmed Khaled Tawfik Ahmed Khaled Tawfik Farrag (10 June 1962 – 2 April 2018), also known as Ahmed Khaled Tawfek, was an Egyptian author and physician who wrote more than 200 books, in both Egyptian Arabic and Classical Arabic. He was the first contemporary write ...

(born 1962), Egyptian SF, horror and medical thriller writer * Anwar Tawfik (born 1914), Egyptian Olympic fencer *

Ehab Tawfik Ehab Tawfik ( ar, إيهاب توفيق is an Egyptian singer and actor. He performs mostly in the '' shababi'' genre of Egyptian popular music. He has also recorded songs in the '' watani'' (nationalistic) tradition, among them "Set saʿat" (' ...

(born 1966), Egyptian singer * Hassan Hosni Tawfik (1911–2005), Egyptian Olympic fencer

Tawfiq

* Hisham Tawfiq (born 1970), American actor

Toufic

Jalal Toufic Jalal Toufic is a Lebanese artist, filmmaker, and author of various publications. Born to an Iraqi father and a Palestinian mother, he has lived in Lebanon for about seventeen years, and his work often reflects his heritage. He is co-publisher a ...

, Lebanese artist, filmmaker, and author *

Walid Toufic Walid Toutanji ( ar, وليد توفيق; also known as Walid Toufic; born April 8, 1954), is a Lebanese singer and actor. Biography Walid Toufic, born Walid Toutounji, grew up with his Sunni family in Tripoli, Lebanon. He later relocated to w ...

(born 1954), Lebanese singer and actor

Tewfik

Samira Tewfik Samira Ghastin Karimona ( ar, سميرة غسطين كريمونة; born 25 December 1935), better known by her stage name Samira Tewfik ( ar, سميرة توفيق, surname also spelled ''Tawfik'', ''Tawfiq'', ''Toufiq'' or ''Taoufiq'') is a Leb ...

(born 1944), Lebanese singer

Taufiq

* Pervez Taufiq (born 1974), American vocalist and songwriter for the hard rock band Living syndication

Toufic

, Lebanese artist, filmmaker, and author *

, Lebanese singer and actor

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