Boy name
Tair name meaning
“flying; bird”
Tair means “flying; bird.” It derives from Arabic ṭāʾir, a word formed from the root meaning “to fly,” and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. A bird spreading its wings in the sky directly illustrates its meaning. Taire is related through the Arabic feminine form.
What does Tair mean?
Flying; bird
In Turkish: uçan; kuş
Under its Arabic ṭāʾir interpretation, Tair carries the imagery of flight and birds. The same root appears in Turkish tayyare, aeroplane. However, Tair can also represent Tahir in some languages, so the meaning of a particular personal-name record should be checked against its original spelling.
Origin of the name Tair
Probably from Arabic ṭāʾir, flying or bird, derived from the ṭ-y-r root meaning to fly.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Tair in the Quran? | As a word · طائر · 6:38The source word ṭāʾir occurs in the Quran as an ordinary word describing a bird flying with its wings. |
| 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 Tair
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /taiɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | طائر |
Is Tair a boy’s name?
Yes, Tair is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Tair does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Tair
- Tahir♂Clean, pure, unblemished
- Tacir♂A person engaged in trade
- Taib♂Repentant
- Taip♂Repentant
- Taha♂Letters opening a Quranic chapter
- Tamer♂A complete, fully accomplished man
- Taner♂Man of the dawn
- Tan♂♀The first light before sunrise
- Talip♂One who seeks, desires or aspires
- Taki♂God-conscious
- Tali♂Following, coming after
- Taş♂Stone
Names with related meanings
FAQ about the name Tair
What is the meaning of Tair?
Tair means “flying; bird”. Probably from Arabic ṭāʾir, flying or bird, derived from the ṭ-y-r root meaning to fly.
Is Tair a boy’s name?
Yes, Tair is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Tair in the Quran?
As a word. The source word ṭāʾir occurs in the Quran as an ordinary word describing a bird flying with its wings. (e.g.: 6:38)
What is the origin of the name Tair?
Tair is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Tair have?
Tair has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Tair?
Tair 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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