1. Key Attributes of the Name Tawaf
| How to pronounce Tawaf | Toy + rUn + WAnt + Fun Each block is a syllable. Thick black border indicates stress/emphasis. Other pronunciations are acceptable. |
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| Arabic Spelling (How to write Tawaf in Arabic) | طَوَاف |
| Quranic Nature (Learn more...) | Indirectly Mentioned (the name's triliteral root is used in the Quran) |
| Alternate spellings of Tawaf | Tawaaf Tawaph Tawaaph Tewaph Tewaf Tewaaph Tewaaph Tewaaf Tawaph Tawaf Tawaaph Tawaaph Teuaphe Teuaph Teuaf All of the above spellings are acceptable for this name. You may also create your own spelling. |
| Quranic Root (Learn more...) | T16-W-F |
2. Detailed Meaning of Tawaf
Tawaf is an indirect Quranic name for boys and girls that means “circumambulation”, the circular walking around the Kaaba during the Haj proceedings. It is derived from the T16-W-F root which is used in many places in the Quran.
…It is no sin for them or for you at other times, when some of you go round attendant upon others (if they come into your presence without leave). Thus Allah maketh clear the revelations for you. Allah is Knower, Wise. (Quran 24:58)
