Tarek
Tarek is a Muslim boy name meaning “Night visitor; the morning star”.
| Meaning | Night visitor; the morning star |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | طارق |
| Pronunciation | TAH-rek |
| Arabic root | ط ر ق (ṭ-r-q) — to knock, to come by night |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Tarek
Tarek is the spelling of Ṭāriq common in Egypt, Lebanon and French-speaking North Africa. The word means one who knocks at the door by night, and the Quran uses it for a piercing star. The general Ṭāriq ibn Ziyād, who led the Muslim crossing into Spain in 711 and gave his name to Gibraltar (Jabal Ṭāriq), made it famous.
Is Tarek a Muslim name?
Yes. Tarek is a Muslim name of Arabic origin and the title of Surah al-Ṭāriq in the Quran.
Is Tarek in the Quran?
Surah 86 opens: 'By the sky and the night-comer (al-ṭāriq)', explained as 'the piercing star' (Quran 86:1–3).
Where is the name Tarek used?
Common in Egypt, Lebanon and North Africa.
Gifts with the name Tarek
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Spellings and variants of Tarek
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tarek mean?
Tarek means 'Night visitor; the morning star'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Tarek a Muslim name?
Yes. Tarek is a Muslim name of Arabic origin and the title of Surah al-Ṭāriq in the Quran.
How do you write Tarek in Arabic?
Tarek is written طارق in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Tarek?
Tarek is pronounced TAH-rek.
Is Tarek mentioned in the Quran?
Surah 86 opens: 'By the sky and the night-comer (al-ṭāriq)', explained as 'the piercing star' (Quran 86:1–3).