Indian name meaning
Tufail
♂ BoyTu·fail · 2 syllables
Intercession; a companion of the Prophet
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Curious, adaptable and freedom-loving — thrives on change, travel and variety.
| T | u | f | a | i | l |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
4 + 6 + 8 + 1 + 1 + 3 = 23, then 2 + 3 = 5. So Tufail carries the name number 5.
About the name Tufail
Tufail is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “Intercession; a companion of the Prophet.”
Spoken aloud it is Tu·fail — 2 syllables. Tufail is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tufail mean?
Tufail means “Intercession; a companion of the Prophet.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Tufail a boy or a girl name?
Tufail is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Tufail?
Tufail is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Tufail?
Tufail has 2 syllables and is said as Tu·fail.
What is the numerology number of the name Tufail?
In the Chaldean system, Tufail has the name number 5, “The Explorer.”
Is Tufail a common name in India?
Tufail appears 2 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Tufail?
For a sister to Tufail, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Tabassum, Tahira, Tamanna or Rizwana all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Tufail?
Ismail, Mikail, Sohail or Abigail share Tufail's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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