Taghi

Taghi is a male given name of Arabic origin, derived from taqi, meaning pious or God-fearing. In Persian-speaking contexts, it is used as a given name as well, and transliterations vary. Common spellings include Taghi and Taghī, reflecting different approaches to rendering Arabic sounds in the Latin alphabet.

In Iran and among diaspora communities, Taghi is a traditional first name for men and has been borne by several notable figures in literature, religion, and public life. As with many names of Arabic origin, its usage extends beyond one country, appearing in broader Middle Eastern and South Asian communities as well as among immigrant populations in Europe.

Taghi can also occur as a surname, though this is less common. A widely publicized bearer of the surname is Ridouan Taghi, a Dutch-Moroccan crime figure described in media reports as the alleged leader of the Caloh Syndicate, a criminal organization in the Netherlands. He was arrested in 2019 in Dubai and later extradited to the Netherlands to face charges related to organized crime, including drug trafficking and murder.

Overall, Taghi is primarily recognized as a male given name with roots in Arabic meaning “pious,” and it also appears as a surname in a few cases. The name is most commonly encountered in Persian-speaking populations and among the Moroccan and Dutch contexts where it has appeared in contemporary reporting.