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Tahir

/TAH-hir/

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Meaning

Pure, clean

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

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.

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ط-ه-ر (ṭ-h-r, 'to be pure'). Tahir means 'pure, clean.'

Islamic Significance

Ritual and spiritual purity (tahara) is a significant concept in Islamic practice, closely tied to prayer.

Quranic Connection

The related word appears throughout the Quran, for example in 2:25.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world.