Taariq
Taariq is a Muslim boy name meaning “Night visitor; morning star”.
| Meaning | Night visitor; morning star |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | طارق |
| Pronunciation | TAH-rik |
| Arabic root | ط ر ق (ṭ-r-q) — to knock, to come by night |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Taariq
Taariq is a spelling of Ṭāriq, literally one who knocks or arrives by night, and in the Quran a name for a piercing star. Its most famous bearer is Ṭāriq ibn Ziyād, the commander who led the Muslim crossing into Spain in 711; Gibraltar, Jabal Ṭāriq, is named after him.
Is Taariq a Muslim name?
Yes. Taariq is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, the title of a Quranic surah and the name of the general Tariq ibn Ziyad.
Is Taariq in the Quran?
Surah 86 opens: 'By the sky and the night-comer (al-ṭāriq)' (Quran 86:1).
Where is the name Taariq used?
Used across the Muslim world; Taariq is common in South Africa.
Gifts with the name Taariq
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Spellings and variants of Taariq
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Taariq mean?
Taariq means 'Night visitor; morning star'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Taariq a Muslim name?
Yes. Taariq is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, the title of a Quranic surah and the name of the general Tariq ibn Ziyad.
How do you write Taariq in Arabic?
Taariq is written طارق in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Taariq?
Taariq is pronounced TAH-rik.
Is Taariq mentioned in the Quran?
Surah 86 opens: 'By the sky and the night-comer (al-ṭāriq)' (Quran 86:1).