طاهر

Taahir

boyArabic

Taahir is a Muslim boy name meaning “Pure, clean, virtuous”.

MeaningPure, clean, virtuous
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingطاهر
PronunciationTAH-hir
Arabic rootط ه ر (ṭ-h-r) — to be pure
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Taahir

Taahir is a spelling of the Arabic Ṭāhir, with the doubled 'aa' marking the long vowel. It describes someone pure in body and character. The spelling is especially common among South African and Western Muslims, while Tahir is the usual form in South Asia.

Is Taahir a Muslim name?

Yes. Taahir is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning pure and virtuous.

Where is the name Taahir used?

Taahir is popular in South Africa and the West; Tahir is common worldwide.

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Spellings and variants of Taahir

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Taahir mean?

Taahir means 'Pure, clean, virtuous'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Taahir a Muslim name?

Yes. Taahir is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning pure and virtuous.

How do you write Taahir in Arabic?

Taahir is written طاهر in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Taahir?

Taahir is pronounced TAH-hir.

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