Tareq
TAH-rek
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Arabic
Total Births
357
Peak Year
#14 in 1991
First Recorded
1980
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Tareq (طارق) is an Arabic name meaning "morning star" or "one who knocks."
Numerology
The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Tariq Ali
Pakistani-British writer, filmmaker, political activist
Tariq Aziz
Former Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister
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