Tahir
Tahir is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Pure and clean”.
| Meaning | Pure and clean |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | طاهر |
| Pronunciation | TAH-hir |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Tahir
Tahir, or Ṭāhir, comes from the root ṭ-h-r and means pure. The idea covers both ritual cleanliness of the body and an upright, honest character. Al-Ṭāhir is also recorded as a name or title of one of the sons born to Khadijah and the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, who did not survive infancy. Later, in the ninth century, Tahir ibn al-Husayn founded the Tahirid dynasty of Khurasan.
Is Tahir a Muslim name?
Tahir, meaning pure, has long been one of the classic Arabic names among Muslims.
How popular is Tahir?
It is common throughout the Muslim world, especially in Pakistan, Turkey and the Arab world.
Gifts with the name Tahir
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Tahir
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tahir mean?
Tahir means 'Pure and clean'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Tahir a Muslim name?
Tahir, meaning pure, has long been one of the classic Arabic names among Muslims.
How do you pronounce Tahir?
Tahir is pronounced TAH-hir.
Is Tahir a boy or girl name?
Tahir is usually a boy name.