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Pir

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Meaning

Elder, Saint, Spiritual Guide

Linguistic Origin

Persian

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

South Asia

Global Spellings

Arabic بير
Urdu پیر
Persian پیر
Bengali পীর
Pashto پیر

Alternate Spellings

For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Pir offers deep spiritual resonance. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Elder, Saint, Spiritual Guide', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Persian regions, Pir has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Pir is a Persian word meaning "elder," used as a title for a revered Sufi spiritual guide.

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Etymology

From the Persian پير (pir), 'elder, Sufi master' - the title of a spiritual guide in Sufi orders.

Islamic Significance

A pir is the elder or master of a Sufi order in Persianate usage, the guide to whom a disciple pledges allegiance.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across Persian- and Urdu-speaking Muslim communities.