Tariq means “night visitor; morning star”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Tariq is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Tariq mean?
(1) كېچىدە كەلگەن مېھمان، (2) چولپان يۇلتۇزىLiteral meaning
Tariq (تارىق) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “night visitor; morning star” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Nature and seasons · Stars
Tariq in Uyghur
What does Tariq mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written تارىق and Tariq (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “night visitor; morning star” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Tariq come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Tariq a Uyghur name?
Yes. Tariq is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Tariq across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | تارىقArabic script | Boy | same as above: “night visitor; morning star” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Tariq
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Names related to Tariq
Sibling names for Tariq
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Tariq rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GülichimenGirl“a single flower in the meadow”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- ErbetBoy“turbulent river”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- Erbi'eGirl“spring”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- “with knowledge like a lake”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- DeryaGirl“sea”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- BaharnisaGirl“spring among women”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- EshhebBoy“ash-grey; shooting star”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- CholpigülGirl“one who sparkles like the morning star”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
Common questions about Tariq
What does the name Tariq mean?
Tariq means “night visitor; morning star”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Tariq a girl's or a boy's name?
Tariq is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Tariq come from?
Tariq is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Tariq?
Tariq is recorded for Uyghur. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Tariq have?
Tariq has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: (1) كېچىدە كەلگەن مېھمان، (2) چولپان يۇلتۇزى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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