 Arabic Calligraphic representation of Siddiq | |
| Pronunciation | Siddiq Arabic: صِدّیق |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Arabic |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | Truthful |
| Region of origin | Arabia (Middle East) |
Siddiq (Arabic: صِدّیق, pronounced [sˤɪdˈdiːq]; meaning "truthful") is an Islamic term and is given as an honorific title to certain individuals. The feminine gender for Siddiq is Siddiqah. The word is sometimes used as a title given to individuals by the Islamic prophet Muhammad. For example, it was a title of Abu Bakr, the first Islamic caliph from 632 to 634. Otherwise, it is used to denote that the person is totally trustworthy.