tarika

Tarika is a term used in different languages and cultures to refer to distinct concepts, people, and groups. In South Asian languages such as Hindi and Urdu, tarika (often written tareeka) generally means method, technique, or an approach to doing something. In Arabic and in the context of Sufism, tariqa (sometimes transliterated as tarika) denotes a Sufi order or the spiritual path followed by its adherents, including the lineage of teachers and practices.

As a given name, Tarika is used in several communities and can be found as a feminine personal name. Its use and pronunciation vary by region and language, reflecting the diversity of cultural naming practices.

Tarika is also the name of a world music group from Madagascar that gained international recognition for blending traditional Malagasy music with other genres such as jazz and rock. The band contributed to the global world music scene and helped introduce Malagasy musical traditions to wider audiences.

Because transliteration from non-Latin scripts varies, Tarika may be encountered in related forms such as Tariqa, Tarique, or Tarikha, which can refer to the same Sufi concepts or to other related proper nouns. The exact meaning of Tarika thus depends on linguistic and cultural context.