Tahir

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Meaning

Pure, clean

Origin

Quranic

Global Spellings

Arabic طاهر
Urdu طاہر
Persian طاهر
Bengali তাহির
Pashto طاهر

Alternate Spellings

The name Tahir is a classic masculine title rooted in Quranic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Pure, clean', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Tahir comes from the same Arabic root t-h-r as Tahira, meaning “to be pure.” The related word “tahara,” ritual purity, is a major concept in Islamic jurisprudence.