Tariq

Meaning

The morning star

The name Tariq carries the meaning “The morning star”. Of Arabic origin, it has long been given in Muslim families.

Name Details

Gender

Boy

Origin

Arabic

Language

Arabic

Religion / Tradition

Muslim

Name Type

Modern

Popularity

Popular

Traditional Naming by Birth Nakshatra

Optional

For families who follow traditional Vedic naming practices, your baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada can be calculated from birth details and used to suggest traditional starting sounds for names.

1. Birth Details

Date, Time, Place

2. Janma Rashi

Nakshatra · Pada

3. Traditional

Naming Sound

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Quick Facts

Meaning The morning star

Gender Boy

Origin Arabic

Language Arabic

Religion / Tradition Muslim

Name Type Modern

Popularity Popular

Questions About Tariq

What does the name Tariq mean?

The name Tariq carries the meaning “The morning star”. Of Arabic origin, it has long been given in Muslim families.

Is Tariq a boy’s or girl’s name?

Tariq is recorded here as a boy’s name and is most often given in Muslim families.

What is the origin of Tariq?

The origin recorded for Tariq is Arabic.

How popular is Tariq?

TotsName rates Tariq as popular. It begins with the letter T.

Can Tariq determine a baby’s Rashi or Nakshatra?

No. A baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada are determined from the date, exact time and place of birth. The name itself does not determine the birth chart. However, traditional naming practices may use the Nakshatra and Pada to suggest an appropriate starting sound for a baby’s name.

Important to Know

A baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada are determined from the date, exact time and place of birth. The name itself does not determine the birth chart. However, traditional naming practices may use the Nakshatra and Pada to suggest an appropriate starting sound for a baby’s name.

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