Tariq
Meaning of Tariq
Tariq is a male name with Arabic origins. It is pronounced as tah-REEK (/ta.riːq/) in Arabic. Variations of the name include Tarik. Tariq has been given to newborn boys in the United States since at least 1963, with varying popularity over the years. In recent years, it has consistently ranked within the top 1500 names for baby boys in the United States. The name Tariq carries a strong and distinctive sound, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking a unique yet culturally rich name for their son.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as tah-REEK (/ta.riːq/)
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Notable People Named Tariq
| Tariq Ramadan is a Swiss Muslim academic, philosopher, and writer known for his influential work in contemporary Islamic studies and ethics, but has been on leave of absence since 2018 due to legal issues. |
| Tariq al-Hashimi is a prominent Iraqi politician who served as the Vice President of Iraq from 2006 to 2012. |
| Tariq ibn Ziyad - Ṭāriq ibn Ziyād, also known as Tarik in English, was an Umayyad commander who led the Muslim conquest of Visigothic Hispania and is honored with the naming of the Rock of Gibraltar. |
| Chaudhry Tariq Bashir Cheema is a prominent Pakistani politician and the Secretary General of the PML-Q, with significant experience in the National Assembly and as a Federal Minister. |
| Tariq Aziz was a Pakistani television host, poet, and film actor, famous for hosting the iconic quiz show Neelam Ghar, later renamed as the Tariq Aziz Show and Bazm-e-Tariq Aziz. |
| Syed Tariq Fatemi is a Pakistani diplomat who has served as Special Assistant on Foreign Affairs to the Prime Minister and as Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States and the European Union. |
| Tariq Fancy is a Canadian entrepreneur and founder of The Rumie Initiative, a non-profit organization focused on providing education to children in underserved communities using affordable technology. |
| Tariq al-Dahab was a prominent figure as the AQAP Emir in the Rada'a District and a member of the influential al-Dahab clan. |
| Tariq Chauhan is a prominent UAE-based investor, philanthropist, and entrepreneur known for co-founding EFS Facilities Services Group and being recognized as one of the most powerful businessmen in the UAE by Forbes in 2021. |
| Tariq Aziz is a Pakistani cricketer who has played for the Portugal cricket team and participated in five first-class matches for Hyderabad during the 1999/00 season. |
| Tariq Kinte Kirksay is a French American former professional basketball player from the Bronx, New York. |
| Tariq Munir Cheema is a former cricketer who played first-class cricket for various teams in Pakistan from 1964 to 1976. |
| Tariq Azim Khan served as Pakistan's Deputy Information Minister and led 'The Pakistan Image Project' during the Pervez Musharraf regime. |
| Tariq Al Menhali is a popular Emirati singer. |
| Tariq Al-Shahrani is a Saudi Arabian professional footballer known for his role as a midfielder for Pro League side Abha. |
