The nameTarek
Tarek is a spelling of Tariq, a boy's name of Arabic origin evoking the morning star. It has been given in France since the late 1950s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Tarek comes from the Arabic tariq, "one who knocks at night", the name of the night star in the Quran.
Origin
Arabic. Tariq ibn Ziyad gave his name to Gibraltar, Jabal Tariq, "Tariq's mountain".
History
Tarek peaked in France in the early 1990s and has been given steadily.
Popularity of the name Tarek
Tarek in France
Tarek was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 675 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Tarek. Its rise began around 1970, and it peaked in 1991. Half of all babies named Tarek in France were born before 1992. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 23 births a year on average, against 29 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tarek mean?
Tarek comes from the Arabic tariq, "one who knocks at night", the name of the night star in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Tarek?
Arabic. Tariq ibn Ziyad gave his name to Gibraltar, Jabal Tariq, "Tariq's mountain".
Is Tarek a girl's or a boy's name?
Tarek is a boy's name.