مطهر

Mutahar

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Mutahar is a Muslim boy name meaning “Purified, pure, cleansed”.

MeaningPurified, pure, cleansed
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingمطهر
Pronunciationmoo-TAH-har
Arabic rootط ه ر (ṭ-h-r) — to be pure, clean
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Mutahar

Mutahar is a simplified spelling of Muṭahhar, 'one who has been purified'. It comes from the root of ṭahāra (purity), which is central to Islamic worship. The name is used in Yemen, Pakistan and India, and among Shia families it is associated with the family of the Prophet ﷺ, whom the Quran says God wishes to purify.

Is Mutahar a Muslim name?

Yes. Mutahar (Muṭahhar) is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'purified'.

Is Mutahar in the Quran?

The root appears in 'God only intends to remove impurity from you, O people of the household, and to purify you thoroughly' (Quran 33:33).

Where is the name Mutahar used?

Used in Pakistan, India, Iran (Motahhar) and Yemen.

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Spellings and variants of Mutahar

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mutahar mean?

Mutahar means 'Purified, pure, cleansed'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Mutahar a Muslim name?

Yes. Mutahar (Muṭahhar) is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'purified'.

How do you write Mutahar in Arabic?

Mutahar is written مطهر in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Mutahar?

Mutahar is pronounced moo-TAH-har.

Is Mutahar mentioned in the Quran?

The root appears in 'God only intends to remove impurity from you, O people of the household, and to purify you thoroughly' (Quran 33:33).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.