Unisex name
Tahur name meaning
“perfectly pure; having a purifying quality”
Tahur means “perfectly pure; having a purifying quality.” It comes from Arabic ṭahūr, a word derived from the root associated with cleanliness. In Türkiye, it is used for both girls and boys. Rainwater offers a concrete association, expressing both the purity of water and its capacity to cleanse.
What does Tahur mean?
Perfectly pure; having a purifying quality
In Turkish: tertemiz; temizleyici niteliği olan
Tahur conveys an emphatic sense of purity. Its Arabic form occurs in Quranic contexts involving water and drink, linking physical cleanliness with religious purification. It shares a root with Tahir and Tahire, although it differs from them in grammatical formation and in the emphasis carried by its meaning.
Origin of the name Tahur
Arabic ṭahūr derives from the ṭ-h-r root of purity. It describes what is pure or capable of purification.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Tahur in the Quran? | As a word · طهورا · 25:48, 76:21The word ṭahūr appears in the Quran as an adjective describing water sent from the sky and a drink in Paradise. |
| Starts with | T · Ta |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Tahur
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tahuɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | طهور |
Is Tahur a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Tahur is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Tahur does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Tahur
Names with related meanings
- Duru♀Clear, pure
- Azra♀Virgin
- Melek♀Spiritual being regarded as a divine messenger
- Berat♂Absolution, deliverance
- Selim♂Sound, unharmed
- Betül♀Virgin
- Beyza♀White, fair and bright
- Arel♂A pure, honest person
- Ahlas♂Purer
- Beyzanur♀White light, bright and radiant illumination
- Tahir♂Clean, pure, unblemished
- Berrak♀Clear, transparent
FAQ about the name Tahur
What is the meaning of Tahur?
Tahur means “perfectly pure; having a purifying quality”. Arabic ṭahūr derives from the ṭ-h-r root of purity. It describes what is pure or capable of purification.
Is Tahur a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Tahur is used for both boys and girls.
Is Tahur in the Quran?
As a word. The word ṭahūr appears in the Quran as an adjective describing water sent from the sky and a drink in Paradise. (e.g.: 25:48, 76:21)
What is the origin of the name Tahur?
Tahur is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Tahur have?
Tahur has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Tahur?
Tahur 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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