Tarek
Meaning of Tarek
Tarek is a male name with Arabic origins. It is pronounced as TAH-rek (/'tæ.ɾek/) in Arabic. A variation of the name is Tarik. In the United States, Tarek has been given to newborn boys since at least 1962, although its popularity has fluctuated over the years. In recent years, it has been moderately popular, ranking around the 3000s and appearing approximately 30-50 times per year. The name Tarek carries a sense of cultural richness and uniqueness due to its Arabic roots, making it an excellent choice for parents looking for a distinctive and meaningful name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as TAH-rek (/'tæ.ɾek/)
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Notable People Named Tarek
| Tarek Dergoul is a UK citizen of Moroccan origin who was held in Guantanamo Bay and later spoke out about the brutal conditions and coerced confessions during his detention. |
| Tarek Atoui is a contemporary artist and composer known for his work exploring the interaction between instruments, listening, composing, and performing, and currently resides in Paris. |
| Tarek El Moussa - Tarek Gustave El Moussa is an American real estate investor and television personality, known for co-hosting HGTV's Flip or Flop and finding success flipping houses. |
| Tarek Alarian, also known as Tarek El'eryan and Tarek Eryan, is an Egyptian film director. |
| Tarek Shahin is an Egyptian cartoonist and author, famous for creating the comic strip 'Al Khan'. |
| Tarek Yehia Fouad Abdelazim, also known as Tarek Abdelazim or Tarek Yehia, is an Egyptian weightlifter who won the bronze medal in the 85 kg event at the 2012 London Olympic Games. |
