Maher

Maher is a personal name used as both a given name and a surname. In Arabic, Maher (ماهر) is a masculine given name meaning skilled, proficient, or expert, and it is common in the Arabic-speaking world.

As a surname, Maher appears in various cultures. It is particularly widespread in Ireland as a family name, and it is also found among communities with Arabic or other origins.

Notable people with Maher as a given name include Maher Arar, a Canadian engineer and advocate known for his detention case in 2002, and Maher Zain, a Swedish-Lebanese singer and songwriter who performs in the contemporary Islamic music scene.

Notable people with Maher as a surname include Bill Maher, an American comedian and political commentator, and John Maher, a British musician who was a member of the band Buzzcocks.