Taariq
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Taariq
Taariq means "the morning star" or "one who breaks through," derived from the Arabic root ṭ-r-q (طرق), which relates to opening or piercing.
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Etymology
Taariq means "the morning star" or "one who breaks through," derived from the Arabic root ṭ-r-q (طرق), which relates to opening or piercing. The name is primarily used in Islamic and Arab cultures, with historical significance dating back to Tariq ibn Ziyad, the 8th-century Muslim general who led the conquest of Iberia.
Taariq currently ranks #13,993 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1999.
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