Tarik

Turkish, Bosnian variation of Tariq, Arabic

"the one who knocks at the door"

Tarik Origin and Meaning

The name Tarik is a boy's name meaning "the one who knocks at the door".

This bold and straightforward name is a common variant of Tariq in Turkey and Bosnia and is used as an alternate spelling in Arabic-speaking countries.

In Arabic, Tariq was historically used in reference to a person who arrives at night and knocks on the door. In the desert, Bedouins would often travel in the night to avoid the heat.

Tarik Rank in US Top 1000

# 978 in the US

Popularity of the name Tarik

• 492 Germany 2016
• 18 Bosnia and Herzegovina 2023

Famous People Named Tarik

• Tarik Pacanhan aka Tazercraft Portuguese YouTuber
• Tarik O'Regan contemporary classical music composer