Tarik is a name of Arabic origin, meaning "Morning Star" or "the one who knocks at the door. " It is a variant of the name Tariq, which has historical significance due to its association with Tariq ibn Ziyad, a Berber military commander who led the Islamic conquest of the Iberian Peninsula in 711 AD. The name has been used in various cultures, including Turkish and Bosnian, and has appeared in classical Arabic literature and geography. Its popularity has varied over time, influenced by cultural and historical contexts.
