| Pronunciation | [tˤɑːˈher] [tˤɑːˈhɪr] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Semitic (Arabic) |
| Meaning | Pure, virtuous |
| Region of origin | Arabia (Middle East) |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Tahir Tahar |
| Variant form(s) | Tahira (female) |
Taher (Arabic: طاهر) (spelled Tahir and Tahar in English and French, Тагир in Russian; Pashto, Urdu and Persian: طاهر,Ṭāhir; pronounced [tˤɑːˈher], also [tˤɑːˈhɪr]) is a name meaning "pure"[1] or "virtuous". The origin of this name is Arabic.[2] There are several Semitic variations that include connotations given in Africa, Asia, and Europe. It is traditionally a given name in Muslim and Jewish communities originating from the Middle East and Africa.
Notable people with the name include: