Tareq
Tareq is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Night visitor, the piercing star”.
| Meaning | Night visitor, the piercing star |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | طارق |
| Pronunciation | TAH-rek |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Kuwait, Jordan, Palestine, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Tareq
Tareq is a way of writing Ṭāriq popular in the Gulf, Jordan and Palestine, where the q represents the Arabic letter qāf. The root, ṭ-r-q, means to knock or to arrive at night. In Surah al-Ṭāriq the word describes a brilliant star that seems to rap upon the darkness of the sky. Most famous of all its bearers is Ṭāriq ibn Ziyād, who led the conquest of al-Andalus.
Is Tareq a Muslim name?
Tareq is drawn from Surah al-Ṭāriq: 'By the sky and the night-comer (al-ṭāriq)... it is the piercing star' (Quran 86:1–3).
How popular is Tareq?
It is popular in Kuwait, Jordan and Palestine and across the Gulf.
Gifts with the name Tareq
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Spellings and variants of Tareq
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tareq mean?
Tareq means 'Night visitor, the piercing star'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Tareq a Muslim name?
Tareq is drawn from Surah al-Ṭāriq: 'By the sky and the night-comer (al-ṭāriq)... it is the piercing star' (Quran 86:1–3).
How do you pronounce Tareq?
Tareq is pronounced TAH-rek.
Is Tareq a boy or girl name?
Tareq is usually a boy name.