Maruf

Saints named Maruf

• MPMartyr Maruf of PersiaMarch 28Martyr of Persia, who suffered for Christ.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Maruf?

The name day of Maruf is March 28, the feast of Martyr Maruf of Persia.

II.Which saints bore the name Maruf?

The Sinaxarion archive holds 1 saints named Maruf, with their lives and icons.

III.Is Maruf a good baptismal name?

Yes. Maruf is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Martyr Maruf of Persia as patron.