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Tahir

Boy name · 10 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Tahir: 10 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 1984.

Tahir, a name of Arabic origin, means “pure,” “chaste,” or “virtuous,” drawing from the root *ṭ-h-r* (to be clean). This powerful quality resonates across cultures; the name also appears in Turkish and Persian contexts, often linked to spiritual or moral clarity. Among its notable bearers is Tahir of the Janissaries, a powerful Ottoman governor, and contemporary figures such as the Pakistani cricketer Tahir Naqqash. While less common for Scottish-born children, the name connects globally to places like the Tahir Mountains in Central Asia, though these are named independently. Interestingly, the feminine form Tahira is also used, mirroring the root's meaning, and the name is sometimes spelled Tahir or Taahir, reflecting Arabic transliteration variations.