Muslim boy name
Tariq: name meaning
طارق
“Morning star; one who knocks at night”
BoyGender
ArabicOrigin
YesIn the Qur'an
Surah at-Tariq (86) is named after the night star.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Tariq mean?
Tariq (طارق) means "Morning star; one who knocks at night". It is a Arabic name for a boy.
Is Tariq a Muslim name?
Yes. Tariq is used by Muslims around the world. Surah at-Tariq (86) is named after the night star.
Is Tariq mentioned in the Qur'an?
Yes. Surah at-Tariq (86) is named after the night star.