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.

Taher
طاهر
Pronunciation[tˤɑːˈher]
[tˤɑːˈhɪr]
GenderMale
Origin
Word/nameSemitic (Arabic)
MeaningPure, virtuous
Region of originArabia (Middle East)
Other names
Alternative spellingTahir
Tahar
Variant form(s)Tahira (female)

Notable people with the name include:

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Taher

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Tahir

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Middle name

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Taher

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Taher

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Tahir

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Thohir

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  • Erick Thohir, Indonesian businessman and President of Inter Milan
  • Harun Thohir, Indonesian marine and saboteur during Konfrontasi

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  1. ^ Colebrooke, T. E. (1881). "On the Proper Names of the Mohammedans". Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain & Ireland. 13 (2): 239. doi:10.1017/s0035869x00017810. S2CID 164145086.
  2. ^ "Tahir – Surname Encyclopedia". www.forebears.io. Retrieved 3 February 2021.