Tohir
Tohir is a Muslim boy name meaning “Pure, clean, virtuous”.
| Meaning | Pure, clean, virtuous |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Uzbek / Tajik form of Arabic Tahir |
| Arabic spelling | طاهر |
| Pronunciation | toh-HEER |
| Arabic root | ط ه ر (ṭ-h-r) — to be pure, clean |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Tohir
Tohir is the Uzbek and Tajik form of the Arabic name Ṭāhir, meaning pure and clean. The long Arabic ā regularly becomes o in Uzbek, which is why Ṭāhir becomes Tohir, just as Ḥāmid becomes Hamid or Komil from Kāmil. The name is widespread in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
Is Tohir a Muslim name?
Yes. Tohir is the Central Asian form of the Arabic Muslim name Tahir, meaning pure.
Where is the name Tohir used?
Common in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, where it is often written Tokhir in Russian transliteration.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tohir mean?
Tohir means 'Pure, clean, virtuous'. It comes from Uzbek / Tajik form of Arabic Tahir.
Is Tohir a Muslim name?
Yes. Tohir is the Central Asian form of the Arabic Muslim name Tahir, meaning pure.
How do you write Tohir in Arabic?
Tohir is written طاهر in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Tohir?
Tohir is pronounced toh-HEER.