Tariq
Tariq 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-rik |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Tariq
Tariq is the most widely used English spelling of Ṭāriq. Taken literally, it describes someone who comes knocking at night, from the root ṭ-r-q, and the Quran gives the word to a dazzling star. An entire surah, the eighty-sixth, is titled al-Ṭāriq. History adds a celebrated namesake in Ṭāriq ibn Ziyād, the Berber commander whose landing in Spain is still remembered in the name Gibraltar.
Is Tariq a Muslim name?
Tariq is a much-loved Islamic name and the title of a surah: 'By the sky and the night-comer (al-ṭāriq)... it is the piercing star' (Quran 86:1–3).
How popular is Tariq?
It is found across the Muslim world, especially in Pakistan, Arab countries and the West.
Gifts with the name Tariq
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Spellings and variants of Tariq
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tariq mean?
Tariq means 'Night visitor, the piercing star'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Tariq a Muslim name?
Tariq is a much-loved Islamic name and the title of a surah: 'By the sky and the night-comer (al-ṭāriq)... it is the piercing star' (Quran 86:1–3).
How do you pronounce Tariq?
Tariq is pronounced TAH-rik.
Is Tariq a boy or girl name?
Tariq is usually a boy name.