What Does the Name Tariq Mean
The name Tariq comes from Arabic roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Tariq below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Tariq Name Meaning
ArabicMeans "he who knocks at the door" in Arabic. This is the Arabic name of the morning star. Tariq ibn Ziyad was the Islamic general who conquered Spain for the Umayyad Caliphate in the 8th century.
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