Tahir

In Arabic: طَاهِر

A name of purity and cleanliness—someone free from fault and character blemish.

اسم عربي يدل على الطُّهْر والنقاء، أي من تحلّيه السَّلامة من العيب.

  • Boy name
  • Virtue
  • Heritage
  • Longer
  • Strong sound
  • Common
  • Pan-Arab

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    طَاهِر, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.

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    Pleased to meet you, I'm طَاهِر.

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  • LuqmanA Quranic name associated with Luqman the Wise, symbolizing wisdom, sound upbringing, and discerning speech.Learn more
  • MahmoudAn اسم مفعول from “praise”—the one who is praised for his generosity and character.Learn more

Questions parents ask

What does the name Tahir mean?
A name of purity and cleanliness—someone free from fault and character blemish.
Is Tahir a boy or a girl name?
Tahir is a boy name.
How is Tahir written in English?
Tahir in Arabic: طَاهِر.
Does Tahir fit the father's name?
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