Tahira

Tahira is a feminine given name of Arabic origin meaning pure or virtuous. The root Tahir denotes cleanliness and purity, and Tahira is the feminine form used across many Muslim-majority cultures.

Variants and transliterations include Tahireh, Tahirah, Tahire, Tahereh, and Taherah, reflecting differences in Arabic, Persian, Urdu, and English transliteration practices.

In contemporary use, Tahira is common in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and Iran, and it is also found among diaspora communities in the Middle East, Europe, and North America.

In cultural contexts, the name Tahira carries associations with purity and integrity. It appears in literature and poetry across languages and is sometimes chosen for ceremonial or religious naming in various communities.

Notable people bearing the name exist across fields such as education, arts, and activism in South Asia and the wider Muslim world. The name is widely recognized for its positive meaning, and its usage spans diverse ethnic and linguistic groups without implying a specific ethnicity beyond its Arabic origin.