Tariq is a male given name of Arabic origin, derived from the word "tariq" which means "morning" or "dawn". It is also associated with the night, as in the phrase "laylat al-tariq", meaning "the night of destiny".
The name Tariq gained prominence through its association with the Berber leader, Tariq ibn Ziyad, who conquered Spain in 711 AD. He led his troops across the Strait of Gibraltar and landed on the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, which he named "Jabal al-Tariq" or "Mountain of Tariq", now known as Gibraltar.
The name Tariq has since been widely used among Muslims throughout the world, particularly in Arab countries, North Africa, and South Asia. It is considered a strong and respected name, symbolizing courage, leadership, and the pursuit of justice.
In popular culture, Tariq is also the name of characters in various forms of media, such as Tariq Ibn-Zayd from the video game "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time", and Tariq Magar from the Bollywood film "Tare Zameen Par".
Overall, the name Tariq is deeply rooted in history and culture, and continues to be celebrated for its meaning and heritage.
Tarif experienced peak popularity in 1994 with seven births that year. The years surrounding it also saw a fair number of births - five in both 1983 and 1997, and six in 1995. Overall, there were twenty-three Tarifs born between these four years.