Tohir
Tohir is a Muslim boy name of Uzbek / Tajik form of Arabic Tahir origin, meaning “Pure, clean, virtuous”.
| Meaning | Pure, clean, virtuous |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Uzbek / Tajik form of Arabic Tahir |
| Written as | طاهر |
| Pronunciation | toh-HEER |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Uzbekistan, Tajikistan |
Meaning and origin of Tohir
Tohir is how Uzbek and Tajik speakers render Ṭāhir, an Arabic name for someone pure and spotless. Its root is ṭ-h-r. In Uzbek, a long Arabic ā regularly shifts to o, so Ṭāhir became Tohir, just as Kāmil became Komil. The name is common throughout Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, and when written in Russian letters it often appears as Tokhir. It carries the hope that a son will stay clean in heart and conduct.
Is Tohir a Muslim name?
Tohir is the Central Asian version of Tahir, an Islamic name meaning pure.
How popular is Tohir?
It is common in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, often written Tokhir in Russian transliteration.
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Spellings and variants of Tohir
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tohir mean?
Tohir means 'Pure, clean, virtuous'. It is of Uzbek / Tajik form of Arabic Tahir origin.
Is Tohir a Muslim name?
Tohir is the Central Asian version of Tahir, an Islamic name meaning pure.
How do you pronounce Tohir?
Tohir is pronounced toh-HEER.
Is Tohir a boy or girl name?
Tohir is usually a boy name.