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Tahur

/tah-HOOR/

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Unisex

Meaning

Purity, purifying

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic طهور
Urdu تہور
Persian طاهور
Bengali তহুর
Indonesian Tahu
Pashto طاهر

Alternate Spellings

Tahur is a versatile and harmonious name suitable for both boys and girls. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Purity, purifying', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Tahur, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

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Etymology

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

Islamic Significance

The Quran describes water sent down as tahur (purifying).

Quranic Connection

Appears in Quran 25:48 and 76:21.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world.