Tahirah
Tahirah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Pure, chaste, virtuous”.
| Meaning | Pure, chaste, virtuous |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | طاهرة |
| Pronunciation | TAH-hee-rah |
| Arabic root | ط ه ر (ṭ-h-r) — purity |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Tahirah
Tahirah is the feminine of Ṭāhir, 'pure', with the final -h marking the Arabic feminine ending. The honorific al-Ṭāhira was given to Khadīja, the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the first person to believe in his message. The name is popular among African-American and Malaysian Muslims in this spelling.
Is Tahirah a Muslim name?
Yes. Tahirah is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'pure', a title of Khadija.
Is Tahirah in the Quran?
The root appears in 'God has chosen you and purified you' (Quran 3:42).
Where is the name Tahirah used?
Used worldwide; Tahira is the common South Asian spelling.
Gifts with the name Tahirah
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Spellings and variants of Tahirah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tahirah mean?
Tahirah means 'Pure, chaste, virtuous'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Tahirah a Muslim name?
Yes. Tahirah is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'pure', a title of Khadija.
How do you write Tahirah in Arabic?
Tahirah is written طاهرة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Tahirah?
Tahirah is pronounced TAH-hee-rah.
Is Tahirah mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in 'God has chosen you and purified you' (Quran 3:42).