Boy name
Tahir name meaning
“clean, pure, unblemished”
Tahir means clean, pure or unblemished. It comes from Arabic ṭāhir, an adjective derived from a root expressing cleanliness, with both physical and figurative uses. Used for boys in Türkiye, it has a concrete literary association with Tahir, the central male figure in the folk romance Tahir and Zühre.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Tahir mean?
Clean, pure, unblemished
In Turkish: temiz, arı, lekesiz
Tahir can express both physical cleanliness and figurative purity. Its major literary association is the Turkish folk romance Tahir ile Zühre, in which Tahir is the male protagonist; Tahire is the related feminine name and continues the same Arabic idea of purity.
How popular is Tahir?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 19provinces
Where is Tahir in the top 30?
19 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Tahir
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Tahir
From Arabic ṭāhir, an adjective derived from the root for being clean. It can describe literal cleanliness as well as figurative purity.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| In Turkic history and myth | Names from Turkic epics |
| Is Tahir in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | T · Ta |
Double names with Tahir
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Tahir Beyazıt
Meaning of each name
- Tahir: clean, pure, unblemished
- Beyazıt: father of Yazid; a historical compound name
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Mazhar Tahir
Meaning of each name
- Mazhar: a place of manifestation; recipient of favor
- Tahir: clean, pure, unblemished
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Tahir Artun
Meaning of each name
- Tahir: clean, pure, unblemished
- Artun: awake, watchful; also linked with resurrection
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Raman Tahir
Meaning of each name
- Raman: thought, reflection
- Tahir: clean, pure, unblemished
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Tahir Rüştü
Meaning of each name
- Tahir: clean, pure, unblemished
- Rüştü: relating to maturity and sound judgment
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Suavi Tahir
Meaning of each name
- Suavi: One who brings a claim
- Tahir: clean, pure, unblemished
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Ali Tahir.
How to pronounce Tahir
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tahiɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | طاهر |
Is Tahir a boy’s name?
Yes, Tahir is used mostly as a boy’s name. In TÜİK data, 99% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Tahir appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Tahîr
Names that sound like Tahir
- Tahar♂Clean, purified
- Tacir♂A person engaged in trade
- Tahur♂♀Perfectly pure
- Tair♂Flying
- Taha♂Letters opening a Quranic chapter
- Tahsin♂Beautifying
- Tamer♂A complete, fully accomplished man
- Taner♂Man of the dawn
- Talip♂One who seeks, desires or aspires
- Taki♂God-conscious
- Tali♂Following, coming after
- Tayip♂Good, pure, pleasant and wholesome
Names with related meanings
- Berat♂Absolution, deliverance
- Selim♂Sound, unharmed
- Arel♂A pure, honest person
- Ahlas♂Purer
- İsmet♂Protection
- Yalın♂Plain, unadorned
- Halis♂Pure, unmixed
- Hulusi♂Associated with sincerity and purity of intention
- Saffet♂Purity, clarity, and sincerity of heart
- Safa♂Clarity
- Nazif♂Clean, pure
- Nezih♂Upright, refined, and respectable
Famous people named Tahir
- Tahir Elçi · b. 1966
- Tahir Karapınar · b. 1967
- Tahir Aydoğdu · b. 1959
- Tahir Bilgiç · b. 1970
- Tahir Musa Ceylan · b. 1956
- Tahir Akyürek · b. 1959
- Tahir Büyükakın · b. 1969
- Tahir Yiğit · b. 2001
- Tahir Büyükkörükçü · b. 1925
- Tahir Çağatay · b. 1902
- Tahir Kıran · b. 1967
- Tahir Paker · b. 1954
FAQ about the name Tahir
What is the meaning of Tahir?
Tahir means “clean, pure, unblemished”. From Arabic ṭāhir, an adjective derived from the root for being clean. It can describe literal cleanliness as well as figurative purity.
Is Tahir a boy’s name?
Yes, Tahir is used mostly as a boy’s name. In TÜİK data, 99% of bearers are male.
Is Tahir in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Tahir nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Tahir?
Tahir is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Tahir have?
Tahir has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Tahir?
Tahir appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Tahir?
Other spellings: Tahîr.
What names go well with Tahir?
Some ideas: Tahir Beyazıt; Mazhar Tahir; Tahir Artun.
Famous people named Tahir?
Notable people named Tahir include Tahir Elçi, Tahir Karapınar, Tahir Aydoğdu.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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