Dahiru
Dahiru is a Muslim boy name meaning “Pure, clean”.
| Meaning | Pure, clean |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Hausa form |
| Arabic spelling | طاهر |
| Pronunciation | dah-HEE-roo |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Dahiru
Dahiru is the Hausa form of Ṭāhir, 'pure' or 'clean', with the Arabic emphatic ṭ heard as d and a final -u added; some families connect it instead with Ẓāhir, 'manifest'. It is closely associated in Nigeria with the Tijāniyya scholar Shaykh Dahiru Usman Bauchi. It is also written Dahir.
Is Dahiru a Muslim name?
Yes. Dahiru is the Hausa form of the Arabic Muslim name Tahir, meaning pure.
Where is the name Dahiru used?
Common among Hausa and Fulani Muslims in northern Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dahiru mean?
Dahiru means 'Pure, clean'. It comes from Arabic, Hausa form.
Is Dahiru a Muslim name?
Yes. Dahiru is the Hausa form of the Arabic Muslim name Tahir, meaning pure.
How do you write Dahiru in Arabic?
Dahiru is written طاهر in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Dahiru?
Dahiru is pronounced dah-HEE-roo.