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Haq Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly the Indian subcontinent): from a personal name based on Arabic ḥaqq ‘true; truth; reality’. Al-Ḥaqq ‘the Truth’ is an attribute of Allah, giving rise to the compound names such as ʿAbd al-Ḥaqq and ʿAbdul-Ḥaqq (see Abdelhaq and Abdulhaqq).

Additionally, Nūr al-Ḥaqq translates to ‘light of the Truth’. This showcases the significant cultural and spiritual importance of truth in Islamic tradition.

Furthermore, the name Al-Ḥaqq is central to various interpretations and teachings within the Islamic faith.

See also Haqq and compare Hak, Haque, and Huq for a broader understanding of the name's derivatives and relevance across different contexts.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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