name
Arabic
Tariq
TAH-rik
/ˈtɑːrɪk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
tariq
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Arabic (widespread)
- Meaning
- He who knocks at the door; morning star; name of the Berber general who conquered Spain
- Gender
- male
Pronunciation tips
'Q' in Arabic names is a deep guttural sound; often approximated as 'k' in English
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