sagir

Sagir is a term used as a given name and sometimes as a surname in various Muslim-majority communities, as well as a transliteration of a classical Arabic word meaning small or young. Etymology: From Arabic صغِير (saghīr), a diminutive form related to the word for big, kabeer. In transliteration, common spellings include Sagheer, Saghir, and Sagir. Distribution and usage: The name is found across the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, and among diaspora communities. In many cases, Sagir functions as a masculine given name; it can also appear as part of compound names or as a family surname. Cultural and linguistic context: The use of diminutive or affectionate forms is common in Arabic-derived naming practices, where saghir may be used to indicate “the younger” in a sequence of family members or to convey endearment. Variations and related forms: Sagheer and Saghir are among the most common transliterations. Related terms include Sagir (without vowel marks) in transliteration, and, in other languages, equivalent forms that convey “small” or “young.”