Taheer

Taheer is a masculine given name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic root th-h-r, which relates to purity and cleanliness. The adjective taahir means pure, clean, or virtuous, and the transliteration Taheer reflects a pronunciation used in various transliteration systems, including Urdu- and English-language contexts.

The name is common among Muslim communities in the Middle East, South Asia, and parts of Africa and the diaspora worldwide. It is typically used as a given name for boys; in some cases it appears as a surname or as part of compound names.

Common variants include Tahir, Taher, Tahhir, and Tahheer. Spelling variants arise from differences in transliteration systems and local phonology. In Arabic-speaking regions Tahir is widely used, while Taheer appears more often in South Asia and among communities using Urdu, Punjabi, or Bengali scripts.

In onomastic practice, Taheer conveys an attribute of purity or moral integrity and may be chosen to reflect spiritual or ethical ideals. It can be combined with other elements to form compound names, such as Abd Taheer or Muhammad Taheer, in cultures that employ the practice of theophoric or kunya-based naming.

See also Tahir (name).