Taariq
Taariq is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Night visitor; morning star”.
| Meaning | Night visitor; morning star |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | طارق |
| Pronunciation | TAH-rik |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Taariq
Taariq spells Ṭāriq, from the root ṭ-r-q, which means to knock or to come at night. Literally the name describes someone who knocks at the door after dark, and in the Quran it names a star that pierces the darkness. The most famous Ṭāriq is Ibn Ziyād, the general who crossed into Spain with a Muslim army in 711. Gibraltar, from Jabal Ṭāriq, still carries his name.
Is Taariq a Muslim name?
A whole surah bears this name, beginning 'By the sky and the night-comer (al-ṭāriq)' (Quran 86:1), and the general Tariq ibn Ziyad made it famous.
How popular is Taariq?
It is used across the Muslim world, and Taariq is common in South Africa.
Gifts with the name Taariq
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Taariq
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Taariq mean?
Taariq means 'Night visitor; morning star'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Taariq a Muslim name?
A whole surah bears this name, beginning 'By the sky and the night-comer (al-ṭāriq)' (Quran 86:1), and the general Tariq ibn Ziyad made it famous.
How do you pronounce Taariq?
Taariq is pronounced TAH-rik.
Is Taariq a boy or girl name?
Taariq is usually a boy name.