Abir, commonly known as gulal, is the traditional name given to the powder which is red in colour used for the typical Hindu rituals in India.
The word, Abir is supposed to be originated from the Sanskrit word "Abhra" meaning dazzling color or mica.
Abir is also an Arabic female given name meaning "fragrance, aroma" and a Hebrew male given name meaning "strong, brave" and may refer to: