Tahar
Tahar is a Muslim boy name meaning “Pure, virtuous”.
| Meaning | Pure, virtuous |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Maghrebi form |
| Arabic spelling | الطاهر |
| Pronunciation | TAH-har |
| Arabic root | ط ه ر (ṭ-h-r) — to be pure |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Tahar
Tahar is the North African form of Ṭāhir, usually from the full name al-Ṭāhir, 'the pure'. French-based spelling in Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco wrote the colloquial pronunciation as Tahar. A well-known bearer is the Moroccan writer Tahar Ben Jelloun.
Is Tahar a Muslim name?
Yes. Tahar is a Maghrebi form of the Arabic Muslim name Tahir, meaning pure.
Where is the name Tahar used?
Common in Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco.
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Spellings and variants of Tahar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tahar mean?
Tahar means 'Pure, virtuous'. It comes from Arabic, Maghrebi form.
Is Tahar a Muslim name?
Yes. Tahar is a Maghrebi form of the Arabic Muslim name Tahir, meaning pure.
How do you write Tahar in Arabic?
Tahar is written الطاهر in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Tahar?
Tahar is pronounced TAH-har.