Tarik
Tarik is a Muslim boy name meaning “Night visitor, morning star”.
| Meaning | Night visitor, morning star |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Turkish / Bosnian form |
| 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 Tarik
Tarik is the Bosnian and Western spelling of Ṭāriq; in Turkish it is written Tarık. It keeps the Arabic meaning of a night visitor or bright star. The name is popular in Bosnia, Turkey and among African-American Muslims, and honours Ṭāriq ibn Ziyād, the commander who crossed into Spain in 711.
Is Tarik a Muslim name?
Yes. Tarik is a Muslim name, the Turkish and Bosnian form of the Arabic Tariq.
Is Tarik 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 Tarik used?
Common in Bosnia, Turkey and among Muslims in the US.
Gifts with the name Tarik
- Tarik name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Tarik baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Tarik
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tarik mean?
Tarik means 'Night visitor, morning star'. It comes from Arabic, Turkish / Bosnian form.
Is Tarik a Muslim name?
Yes. Tarik is a Muslim name, the Turkish and Bosnian form of the Arabic Tariq.
How do you write Tarik in Arabic?
Tarik is written طارق in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Tarik?
Tarik is pronounced tah-RIK.
Is Tarik mentioned in the Quran?
'By the sky and the night-comer (al-ṭāriq)... it is the piercing star' (Quran 86:1–3).