Sadiq
/sˤaːˈdiːq/noun
An Arabic name and adjective meaning truthful, sincere, or faithful.
Did you know?The closely related title al-Ṣiddīq, meaning “the supremely truthful,” was famously given to Abu Bakr, the first caliph in Islamic tradition.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Semitic
Proto-Semitic
*ṣ-d-q
“A reconstructed root associated with truth, righteousness, and being genuine”
Ancient Semitic
Semitic
ṣdq
“Truthfulness, justice, or right conduct”
Classical Arabic
Arabic
ṣadaqa
“He spoke truthfully; he was sincere”
Classical Arabic
Arabic
ṣādiq
“Truthful, sincere, faithful; literally one who speaks or acts truthfully”
Early Islamic period
Arabic
al-Ṣiddīq
“The supremely truthful; an honorific title associated with Abu Bakr”
Modern English
English
Sadiq
“An Arabic personal name and loanword meaning truthful or sincere”