Girl name
Tahire name meaning
“clean, pure; spiritually unblemished”
Tahire means “clean, pure; spiritually unblemished.” It comes from Arabic ṭāhira and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. It is the feminine counterpart of Tahir. Clear water provides a concrete image for its meaning, bringing together the ideas of cleanliness, clarity, and purity.
What does Tahire mean?
Clean, pure; spiritually unblemished
In Turkish: temiz, arı; manevi bakımdan saf
Tahire can express cleanliness in both a physical and a spiritual sense. It shares its root with Tahir and is its feminine counterpart. The Turkish word taharet also belongs to this root family, connecting the name with ideas of purity and freedom from blemish.
Origin of the name Tahire
It comes from Arabic ṭāhira (طاهرة), meaning “clean, pure.” It is the feminine form corresponding to Tahir.
How to pronounce Tahire
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tahiɾe/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | طاهره |
| Arabic | طاهرة |
Is Tahire a girl’s name?
Yes, Tahire is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Tahire does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Tahire
Names with related meanings
- Duru♀Clear, pure
- Azra♀Virgin
- Melek♀Spiritual being regarded as a divine messenger
- Betül♀Virgin
- Beyza♀White, fair and bright
- Beyzanur♀White light, bright and radiant illumination
- Berrak♀Clear, transparent
- Azranur♀Name combining untouched purity and light
- Zelal♀Clear, limpid, transparent
- Müberra♀Blameless, cleared of fault, pure
- Akça♀Whitish, rather white
- Safiye♀Pure, clear
FAQ about the name Tahire
What is the meaning of Tahire?
Tahire means “clean, pure; spiritually unblemished”. It comes from Arabic ṭāhira (طاهرة), meaning “clean, pure.” It is the feminine form corresponding to Tahir.
Is Tahire a girl’s name?
Yes, Tahire is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Tahire in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Tahire nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Tahire?
Tahire is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Tahire have?
Tahire has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Tahire?
Tahire does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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