Tarek

One who knocks, morning star

GenderBoyOriginEgyptian/ArabicSay itTAH-rekPopularityUncommon
Pronounced TAH-rek

About the name Tarek

Tarek is a warm, familiar name across Egypt and the wider Arab world, tied to the image of a bright morning star. It feels friendly and approachable.

Bright and determined, someone who lights the way forward.

Fun fact

Tarek is also the Arabic name for the planet Venus as the morning star.

Nicknames for Tarek

Taro

Variations

TariqTareq

Famous people named Tarek

  • Tariq ibn Ziyad (historic military commander)

Sibling name ideas

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