Tariq Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Tariq Name at a Glance

Name	Tariq
Meaning	Morning star. An 8th century Islamic military leader who conquered Spain for the Moors.
Origin	Arabic
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Tariq Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Tariq means “Morning star. An 8th century Islamic military leader who conquered Spain for the Moors”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Tariq Name Origin

Our database records Tariq under Arabic origin. Browse more Arabic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Tariq a Boy or Girl Name?

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Choosing the Name Tariq

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