Tariq

Tariq is a masculine given name of Arabic origin. It is often translated as 'the night visitor,' 'the one who knocks at the door (and asks for entry),' or literally as 'the knocker' or 'the hammerer.'

What does the name Tariq mean?

The name Tariq has its roots in Arabic and can be translated as 'the night visitor' or 'the one who knocks at the door.' The Arabic word ṭāriq (طَارِق‎) stands for 'the one who knocks at the door' or 'night visitor' and is derived from the verb ṭaraqa (طرق), which means 'to knock' or 'to hammer.' Furthermore, Tariq is also interpreted in Arabic as 'the Venus' or 'the morning star,' leading to meanings such as 'the star of penetrating brightness' and 'the bright star.' In the Quran, the name is mentioned in Surah 86, verses 2 and 3 as at-Tariq, where the morning star is described as a companion or guide. A prominent bearer of the name is Tariq ibn Ziyad, an Islamic military leader who conquered Spain for the Umayyad Caliphate in the 8th century. Other variants of the name include Tarek, Tarik, and Tareq.

Where does the name Tariq come from?

Tariq is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning 'the night visitor.' The Arabic term ṭāriq (طَارِق‎) means 'the one who knocks at the door' or 'night visitor,' while ṭaraqa (طرق) stands for 'to knock' or 'to hammer.' The languages in which this name occurs are Albanian, Arabic, and Turkish.

How do you pronounce Tariq?

The pronunciation of the name Tariq is distinctive and powerful. It is pronounced as 'Ta-riq' [taˈʁiːk] or [ˈtaːʁɪk]. The name begins with an open 'Ta,' which radiates warmth. The stressed second syllable with the clear 'i' adds a radiant note to the sound, while the hard final consonant '-q' or '-k' provides a distinct closure. This combination gives Tariq a strong, modern, and present sound – gentle at the beginning and concise at the end.

Popularity

In Germany, Tariq is one of the most well-known first names. The name currently ranks 4,024th in the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2005, when it reached 827th place. In the last ten years, Tariq has been given as a first name about 70 times, which places it 2,830th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 2,642nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Tarisch / Tarta

Famous people

• Dr Tariq Aziz (Indian hockey player)
• Syed Tariq Ali (writer from India)
• Tariq Abdul-Wahad (French basketball player)
• Tariq Abo Gamra (British writer)
• Tariq Ahmed (cricketer from Bangladesh)
• Tariq Al-Ali (Kuwaiti actor)
• Tariq Ali (English film director)
• Tariq Anam Khan (actor from Bangladesh)
• Tariq Chihab (Moroccan football player)
• Tariq Chowdhury (English film director)
• Tariq Farooq (badminton player from Pakistan)
• Tariq Hasan (football player from the United Arab Emirates)
• Tariq Hashim (Iraqi film director)
• Tariq Hussain (Canadian singer)
• Tariq ibn-Ziyad (Islamic military leader)
• Tariq Iqbal (cricketer from Kenya)
• Tariq Javed (Canadian cricketer)
• Tariq Jay Khan (singer from US5)
• Tariq Khan (actor from India)
• Tariq Kirksay (French basketball player)