Maruf

Maruf is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “Well Known.” In England & Wales it was given to 4 boys in 2013.

Maruf at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“Well Known”

About the name Maruf

Maruf belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “Well Known” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Maruf first appears in Social Security records in 2009. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #11939 in 2009, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 11 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Maruf in US records

First recorded (US)
2009
Best US rank
#11939 in 2009
Peak year
2009
Total since 1880
11

Maruf in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1458 in 1996
Babies named Maruf in 2013
4
Total since 1996
72

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Maruf mean?

Maruf means “Well Known” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Maruf a boy or girl name?

Maruf is a boy name. In England & Wales, 4 babies received the name in 2013.

What origin is the name Maruf?

Maruf comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Maruf?

Maruf first appears in US records in 2009. Its best-ever ranking was #11939 in 2009, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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