Find out how popular the first name Tarique has been for the last 39 years (from 1985 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tarique by gender

Based on the last 39 years of data, Tarique is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 7 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Tarique.

The history of the first name Tarique

The name Tarique is derived from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Arabic word "Tariq," meaning "the morning star" or "the bringer of light." This name gained prominence during the medieval period in the Islamic world and the areas influenced by Arabic culture.

One of the earliest references to the name Tarique can be found in the accounts of the Muslim conquest of the Iberian Peninsula in the 8th century. Tariq ibn Ziyad, a Berber Muslim commander, led the Umayyad conquest of Hispania in 711 CE, crossing the Strait of Gibraltar, which was later named after him as the "Jabal Tariq" or the "Mountain of Tariq." His successful invasion marked the beginning of nearly eight centuries of Muslim rule in the region.

Throughout Islamic history, the name Tarique has been borne by various notable figures. One such individual was Tarique Ibn Shihab (1005-1077 CE), a renowned jurist and scholar from Nishapur, present-day Iran, who made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence.

In the Indian subcontinent, the name Tarique gained popularity during the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire periods. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Tarique Nizam Shahi (1548-1597 CE), a ruler of the Nizam Shahi dynasty in the Deccan region of India.

During the 19th century, Tarique al-Nuri (1810-1884 CE) was a prominent Arab scholar and reformer from Baghdad, who played a vital role in the revival of Islamic thought and education in the Ottoman Empire.

More recently, Tarique Rahman (1926-2012 CE) was a prominent Bengali writer and academic from Bangladesh, known for his contributions to Bengali literature and language education.

While the name Tarique has been predominantly used in the Islamic world, it has also gained popularity in other regions due to cultural and linguistic exchanges. However, it is important to note that the historical references and examples provided here are not exhaustive, as the name Tarique has been borne by numerous individuals throughout history, each with their own unique stories and legacies.

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