الطاهر

Tahar

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Tahar is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Maghrebi form origin, meaning “Pure and virtuous”.

MeaningPure and virtuous
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Maghrebi form
Written asالطاهر
PronunciationTAH-har
TraditionMuslim
Used inNorth Africa

Meaning and origin of Tahar

Tahar is the North African shape of Ṭāhir, from the root ṭ-h-r, to be pure, and it usually stems from the fuller form al-Ṭāhir, 'the pure one'. In Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria, spelling based on French recorded the local pronunciation as Tahar. One famous bearer is the Moroccan novelist Tahar Ben Jelloun, whose books have been translated into many languages.

Is Tahar a Muslim name?

Tahar is the Maghrebi form of Tahir, an Arabic Muslim name meaning pure.

How popular is Tahar?

It is common in Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tahar mean?

Tahar means 'Pure and virtuous'. It is of Arabic, Maghrebi form origin.

Is Tahar a Muslim name?

Tahar is the Maghrebi form of Tahir, an Arabic Muslim name meaning pure.

How do you pronounce Tahar?

Tahar is pronounced TAH-har.

Is Tahar a boy or girl name?

Tahar is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.