Indian name meaning
Tariq
♂ BoyTa·riq · 2 syllables
The morning star; one who knocks
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| T | a | r | i | q |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
4 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 9. So Tariq carries the name number 9.
About the name Tariq
Tariq is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “The morning star; one who knocks.”
Spoken aloud it is Ta·riq — 2 syllables. Tariq is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tariq mean?
Tariq means “The morning star; one who knocks.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Tariq a boy or a girl name?
Tariq is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Tariq?
Tariq is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Tariq?
Tariq has 2 syllables and is said as Ta·riq.
What is the numerology number of the name Tariq?
In the Chaldean system, Tariq has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Tariq a common name in India?
Tariq appears 1 time in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Tariq?
For a sister to Tariq, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Tabassum, Tahira, Tamanna or Aalina all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Tariq?
Rafiq, Sadiq, Aashiq or Taufiq share Tariq's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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