Tahira
Tahira is a Muslim girl name meaning “Pure, chaste, virtuous”.
| Meaning | Pure, chaste, virtuous |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | طاهرة |
| Pronunciation | TAH-hi-rah |
| Arabic root | ط ه ر (ṭ-h-r) — to be pure |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Tahira
Tahira is the feminine of Tahir and means pure and chaste. Before Islam, Khadijah bint Khuwaylid was already known in Makkah as al-Ṭāhira because of her virtue, and she later became the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the first person to accept Islam.
Is Tahira a Muslim name?
Yes. Tahira is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning pure, and al-Tahira was a title of Khadijah, the Mother of the Believers.
Where is the name Tahira used?
Common in Pakistan, India, the Arab world and Iran (as Tahereh).
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Spellings and variants of Tahira
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tahira mean?
Tahira means 'Pure, chaste, virtuous'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Tahira a Muslim name?
Yes. Tahira is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning pure, and al-Tahira was a title of Khadijah, the Mother of the Believers.
How do you write Tahira in Arabic?
Tahira is written طاهرة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Tahira?
Tahira is pronounced TAH-hi-rah.