Tarek

Tarek Meaning & Origin

About Tarek
The name "Tarek" is of Arabic origin and commonly used in Muslim cultures. It means "one who knocks at the door" or "one who seeks" in Arabic. It is derived from the Arabic word "taraqa," which means to knock or to seek. The name Tarek carries connotations of curiosity, exploration, and a desire for knowledge or enlightenment.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Tarek are male.

Tarek Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 9.38% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRK
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AA1 R EH0 K
🌐 IPA
/tarek*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tarek in Braille

Here's how to represent Tarek in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Tarek in braille

How to Spell the Name Tarek in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Tarek using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Tarek in sign language

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