Tarig
Tarig is a Muslim boy name meaning “Night visitor, morning star”.
| Meaning | Night visitor, morning star |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Sudanese spelling |
| Arabic spelling | طارق |
| Pronunciation | TAH-rig |
| Arabic root | ط ر ق (ṭ-r-q) — to knock, to come by night |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Tarig
Tarig is how Ṭāriq is written in Sudan and parts of the Gulf and Yemen, where the qāf is pronounced as a hard g. The meaning is unchanged: the one who comes at night, the piercing star of Surah al-Ṭāriq. It is one of the most familiar boys' names in Sudan.
Is Tarig a Muslim name?
Yes. Tarig is the Sudanese form of the Muslim name Tariq, which is the title of a surah of the Quran.
Is Tarig 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 Tarig used?
Very common in Sudan and among Sudanese abroad.
Gifts with the name Tarig
- Tarig name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Tarig baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Tarig
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tarig mean?
Tarig means 'Night visitor, morning star'. It comes from Arabic, Sudanese spelling.
Is Tarig a Muslim name?
Yes. Tarig is the Sudanese form of the Muslim name Tariq, which is the title of a surah of the Quran.
How do you write Tarig in Arabic?
Tarig is written طارق in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Tarig?
Tarig is pronounced TAH-rig.
Is Tarig mentioned in the Quran?
'By the sky and the night-comer (al-ṭāriq)... it is the piercing star' (Quran 86:1–3).