One on whom the sun rises; radiant
Derived from the Arabic root 'sh-r-q', which relates to the rising sun and the east. It carries the connotation of being bright, radiant, or illuminated by the morning light. It is a name that suggests a new beginning or a shining personality.
Less common today
Shariq isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,433 in 1998.
Indian Urdu novelist and writer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
