Tahir
Tahir is a Muslim boy name meaning “Pure, clean, chaste”.
| Meaning | Pure, clean, chaste |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | طاهر |
| Pronunciation | TAH-hir |
| Arabic root | ط ه ر (ṭ-h-r) — to be pure |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Tahir
Tahir (Ṭāhir) means pure, in both the physical sense of ritual cleanliness and the moral sense of an upright character. Al-Ṭāhir is also recorded as the name or title of a son of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and Khadijah who died in infancy. Tahir ibn al-Husayn founded the Tahirid dynasty in Khurasan in the ninth century.
Is Tahir a Muslim name?
Yes. Tahir is a classic Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning pure.
Where is the name Tahir used?
Common throughout the Muslim world, especially in Pakistan, Turkey and the Arab world.
Gifts with the name Tahir
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Spellings and variants of Tahir
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tahir mean?
Tahir means 'Pure, clean, chaste'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Tahir a Muslim name?
Yes. Tahir is a classic Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning pure.
How do you write Tahir in Arabic?
Tahir is written طاهر in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Tahir?
Tahir is pronounced TAH-hir.