Tariq

At a Glance

Meaning

One who knocks / a night-comer (from a root meaning 'to knock'); poetically applied to the morning star

Origin

Arabic

Gender

Boy

Pronunciation

tah-REEKListen

Tariq is an Arabic name for a boy, pronounced tah-REEK, with a worldly, bold feel. Its literal root meaning is 'one who knocks' or 'night-comer.' You'll often see it translated as 'morning star,' but that's a secondary, poetic sense that grew out of the Qur'anic association rather than a direct translation.

Meaning & Origin of Tariq

Meaning: One who knocks / a night-comer (from a root meaning 'to knock'); poetically applied to the morning star.

Origin: Arabic.

A common claim: Tariq means 'morning star' Actually: That's a secondary, poetic sense — the literal root meaning is 'one who knocks' or 'night-comer,' with 'morning star' arising from the Qur'anic association rather than being a direct translation.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Tariq

Popularity of Tariq

Tariq peaked at #444 in 1998, when 514 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had settled at #1406 with 133 babies, so it's a far less common choice today than it was in the late '90s.

Names Like Tariq

These names share Tariq’s style, era or origin.

• Azzam
• Faisal
• Ghazi
• Nadir
• Rameer
• Zahir

FAQ

What does the name Tariq mean?

One who knocks / a night-comer (from a root meaning ‘to knock’); poetically applied to the morning star. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Tariq?

Tariq is pronounced tah-REEK (IPA: /tɑːˈriːk/).

Is Tariq a popular name right now?

Tariq peaked at #444 in 1998 and is ranked #1406 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1963–2024.)

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