Tariq

Tariq is a boy name of Arabic origin, meaning Morning star; night visitor.

What Tariq means

Morning star; night visitor.

Tariq sits at 5 letters, and ends on a consonant, which gives it a firmer stop.

Where Tariq comes from

Arabic names are built from three-consonant roots, so related names share an audible family resemblance and a related field of meaning. Many describe qualities the parents hope for.

Tariq is recorded as Arabic in origin. Browse other Arabic names.

How popular is Tariq?

Tariq is not in the current top 100 boy names we track. In practice that means a child called Tariq is unlikely to be one of three in a classroom — the name is established and recognisable, just not in heavy circulation right now.

The character of Tariq

Two ideas meet in Tariq: Star and the Arabic tradition. Names carrying more than one theme tend to be the ones that suit a wider range of siblings.

Themes: Star, Arabic

Names like Tariq

These share Tariq's themes, origin, or both — closest first.

  • Ali — Exalted; noble.
  • Amir — Prince; commander.
  • Anwar — Rays of light.
  • Bashir — Bringer of good news.
  • Bilal — Water; freshness.
  • Habib — Beloved.
  • Hamza — Lion; strong, steadfast.
  • Hassan — Handsome; benefactor.
  • Jamal — Beauty.
  • Kamal — Perfection.
  • Karim — Generous; noble.
  • Malik — King; sovereign.

More Arabic names

  • Sana — Radiance; brilliance.
  • Vega — The falling star.
  • Samira — Companion in evening talk.
  • Yara — Small butterfly; beloved.
  • Sami — Elevated; sublime.
  • Zahara — Flower; radiant and shining.
  • Salma — Safe; peaceful.
  • Zara — Radiance; blooming flower.
  • Rayan — Gates of heaven; lush.
  • Zariah — Princess; a flower.