Zahir
In Arabic: زَاهِر
Bright and clear in light, pleasant in effect; also used in imagery of blossoms and flourishing.
واضح النَّور، طيّبُ الأثر؛ ويُستعار للزهر والازدهار وجمال النبات.
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زَاهِر, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Pleased to meet you, I'm زَاهِر.
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Questions parents ask
- What does the name Zahir mean?
- Bright and clear in light, pleasant in effect; also used in imagery of blossoms and flourishing.
- Is Zahir a boy or a girl name?
- Zahir is a boy name.
- How is Zahir written in English?
- Zahir in Arabic: زَاهِر.
- Does Zahir fit the father's name?
- Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.