Taher

Taher is a male given name of Arabic origin, meaning "pure" or "clean." It is derived from the same root as the word tahir, which conveys purity or innocence in Islamic and classical Arabic contexts. The name is used across various cultures and languages, often reflecting religious or moral significance associated with purity.

Variants and transliterations of Taher include Tahir, Tahar, Tahereh, and Tahira. Spelling differences arise from regional languages and pronunciation, with Tahir common in Arabic-speaking and Turkish contexts, Tahar more typical in North Africa, and Tahira or Tahereh used in South Asia and Persian-influenced regions for feminine forms. In English-language usage, Taher and Tahir are common transliterations of the same name.

Usage and distribution: Taher is widely used in Muslim-majority countries and communities around the world. It appears as a given name and, less frequently, as a surname in some regions, often due to naming practices that use a father’s given name as a family name or due to historical or genealogical reasons. The name is found in parts of the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, and among the global diaspora.

Notable figures bearing the name come from various fields such as politics, academia, sports, and the arts, reflecting its broad cultural reach. See also Tahir, Tahira, and Tahereh for related given names and transliterations.