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Name Origin

Tarek is an Arabic masculine given name meaning 'he who examines thoroughly' or 'morning star'. It is derived from the Arabic verb 'taraaka', which means 'to leave, abandon, forsake'.

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Famous People

Tarek El Moussa (1981-)

Real estate investor and television personality

  • Host of HGTV's 'Flip or Flop' and 'Flipping 101'

Tarek Amer (1957-)

Economist and Central Bank Governor

  • Served as the Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt from 2015 to 2023