Tareq
Tareq is a Muslim boy name meaning “Night visitor, the piercing star”.
| Meaning | Night visitor, the piercing 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 Tareq
Tareq is a transliteration of Ṭāriq favoured in the Gulf, Jordan and Palestine, with q standing for the Arabic qāf. It names the bright star that 'knocks' in the night sky in Surah al-Ṭāriq. Ṭāriq ibn Ziyād, conqueror of al-Andalus, is the name's most famous bearer.
Is Tareq a Muslim name?
Yes. Tareq is an Arabic Muslim name, taken from the Quranic Surah al-Ṭāriq.
Is Tareq in the Quran?
'By the sky and the night-comer (al-ṭāriq)... it is the piercing star' (Quran 86:1–3).
Where is the name Tareq used?
Popular in Kuwait, Jordan, Palestine and the wider Gulf.
Gifts with the name Tareq
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tareq mean?
Tareq means 'Night visitor, the piercing star'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Tareq a Muslim name?
Yes. Tareq is an Arabic Muslim name, taken from the Quranic Surah al-Ṭāriq.
How do you write Tareq in Arabic?
Tareq is written طارق in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Tareq?
Tareq is pronounced TAH-rek.
Is Tareq mentioned in the Quran?
'By the sky and the night-comer (al-ṭāriq)... it is the piercing star' (Quran 86:1–3).