Tarik
Tarik is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Turkish / Bosnian form origin, meaning “Night visitor, morning star”.
| Meaning | Night visitor, morning star |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Turkish / Bosnian form |
| Written as | طارق |
| Pronunciation | tah-RIK |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Bosnia, Turkey, United States |
Meaning and origin of Tarik
Tarik is how Bosnians and many Westerners spell Ṭāriq, while Turkish writes Tarık with a dotless i. Its root, ṭ-r-q, describes knocking or arriving under cover of night, and so the name means a night visitor or a shining star. Families give it in honour of Ṭāriq ibn Ziyād, who brought Muslim forces across the strait to Spain in 711. It is a favourite in Bosnia and Turkey and among African-American Muslims.
Is Tarik a Muslim name?
As the Turkish and Bosnian form of Tariq, Tarik shares its link with Surah al-Ṭāriq: 'By the sky and the night-comer (al-ṭāriq)... it is the piercing star' (Quran 86:1–3).
How popular is Tarik?
It is common in Bosnia and Turkey and among Muslims in the US.
Gifts with the name Tarik
- Tarik name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Tarik baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Tarik
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tarik mean?
Tarik means 'Night visitor, morning star'. It is of Arabic, Turkish / Bosnian form origin.
Is Tarik a Muslim name?
As the Turkish and Bosnian form of Tariq, Tarik shares its link with 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 Tarik?
Tarik is pronounced tah-RIK.
Is Tarik a boy or girl name?
Tarik is usually a boy name.