Tariq
pronounced /Ta-ri-q/
He who knocks at the door This is the Arabic name of the morning star. Tariq ibn Ziyad was the Islamic general who conquered Spain for the Umayyad Caliphate in the 8th century.
About the name
Tariq is a traditional Arabic boy name meaning 'He who knocks at the door This is the Arabic name of the morning star. Tariq ibn Ziyad was the Islamic general who conquered Spain for the Umayyad Caliphate in the 8th century'.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tariq
- What is the meaning of the name Tariq?
- Tariq means "He who knocks at the door This is the Arabic name of the morning star. Tariq ibn Ziyad was the Islamic general who conquered Spain for the Umayyad Caliphate in the 8th century.". It is a traditional boy name of Arabic origin.
- What is the Rashi (zodiac sign) for Tariq?
- The Rashi (zodiac sign) for Tariq is Tula.
- What is the Nakshatra and Pada for Tariq?
- The Nakshatra for Tariq is Swati.
- How is Tariq written in Hindi and Gujarati scripts?
- हिन्दी (Devanagari): तऋq · ગુજરાતી (Gujarati): તઋq
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