Dahir
Dahir is a Muslim boy name meaning “Pure, clean, virtuous”.
| Meaning | Pure, clean, virtuous |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Somali form of Tahir |
| Arabic spelling | طاهر |
| Pronunciation | DAH-heer |
| Arabic root | ط ه ر (ṭ-h-r) — purity |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Dahir
Dahir is the Somali form of Ṭāhir, 'pure'. Somali usually renders the emphatic Arabic ṭ as d, and the Somali spelling is Daahir. al-Ṭāhir was also an epithet of a son of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and Khadīja who died in infancy. Dahir Riyale Kahin was a president of Somaliland.
Is Dahir a Muslim name?
Yes. Dahir is a Somali form of Tahir, an Arabic Muslim name meaning pure.
Is Dahir in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'Allah loves those who purify themselves (al-mutaṭahhirīn)' (Quran 2:222).
Where is the name Dahir used?
Common among Somalis in the Horn of Africa and the diaspora.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dahir mean?
Dahir means 'Pure, clean, virtuous'. It comes from Arabic, Somali form of Tahir.
Is Dahir a Muslim name?
Yes. Dahir is a Somali form of Tahir, an Arabic Muslim name meaning pure.
How do you write Dahir in Arabic?
Dahir is written طاهر in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Dahir?
Dahir is pronounced DAH-heer.
Is Dahir mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'Allah loves those who purify themselves (al-mutaṭahhirīn)' (Quran 2:222).