Tahiru
Tahiru is a Muslim boy name meaning “Pure, clean, virtuous”.
| Meaning | Pure, clean, virtuous |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Hausa form |
| Arabic spelling | طاهر |
| Pronunciation | TAH-hee-roo |
| Arabic root | ط ه ر (ṭ-h-r) — to be pure |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Tahiru
Tahiru comes from the Arabic Ṭāhir (طاهر), from the root ṭ-h-r, 'to be pure'. The root covers ritual purity, such as the cleanliness needed for prayer, and also moral purity: being free of wrongdoing. That is why the name is translated as 'pure', 'clean' or 'virtuous'. The Quran uses this root when it says that Allah loves those who purify themselves, which gives the name a clear religious resonance.
The form Tahiru belongs to Hausa, spoken across northern Nigeria and Niger and widely among Muslims in Ghana. Hausa adds a final vowel to Arabic names that end in a consonant, so Tahir becomes Tahiru, matching names such as Nasiru and Bashiru. In French-speaking West Africa it is often spelled Tahirou. The name is used as a first name and as a surname. Elsewhere the same name appears as Tahir, very common in Pakistan and Turkey, and Taahir in some English spellings. Pronunciation in Nigeria is TAH-hee-roo. The feminine counterpart is Tahira.
Is Tahiru a Muslim name?
Yes. Tahiru is a West African Muslim name, the Hausa form of Tahir, meaning pure.
Where is the name Tahiru used?
Common in northern Nigeria, Niger and Ghana.
Gifts with the name Tahiru
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tahiru mean?
Tahiru means 'Pure, clean, virtuous'. It comes from Arabic, Hausa form.
Is Tahiru a Muslim name?
Yes. Tahiru is a West African Muslim name, the Hausa form of Tahir, meaning pure.
How do you write Tahiru in Arabic?
Tahiru is written طاهر in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Tahiru?
Tahiru is pronounced TAH-hee-roo.
What is the female version of Tahiru?
The feminine form is Tahira (طاهرة), meaning 'pure'.
Is the meaning of Tahiru linked to the Quran?
Its root, meaning purity, appears in the Quran, for example in 'Allah loves those who purify themselves' (Quran 2:222).