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)