Taher

Taher is a variant of the name Tahir and is used in Egypt, Iran, and Persia. The name carries the meanings 'the Pure', 'the Chaste', and 'the Virtuous'.

What does the name Taher mean?

Taher, as a variant of Tahir, is prevalent in Egyptian, Iranian, and Persian cultures. The English translation of the name includes the terms 'the Pure', 'the Chaste', and 'the Virtuous'. Its roots lie in the Arabic term Ṭāhir (طاهر), which stands for 'virtuous', 'pure', 'chaste', 'pious', and 'clean'. In Arabic and Persian-speaking regions, there are many spelling variants, including Tashir as well as the feminine forms Tahire, Tahireh, Tahira, Tahirah, Tahera, Tahere, Tahereh, and Tashira.

Where does the name Taher come from?

The name Taher has Arabic origins and means 'the Pure'. The Arabic

How do you pronounce Taher?

The pronunciation of Taher is clear and two-syllable. It is pronounced as 'Ta-her' [ˈtaːhɛʁ], with the first syllable starting with an open, long A that conveys a calm impression. The soft, breathy 'h' facilitates the transition to the second syllable. The name ends with a rolled or guttural R, giving it a certain presence. Overall, Taher radiates tranquility and dignity - open at the beginning and clear in the ending.

Popularity

In Germany, Taher is a rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th in the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2006, reaching rank 930. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 70 times, placing it 2,897th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,100th. Global popularity and frequency of Taher can be viewed in the name charts of individual countries.

Famous people

• Mir Taher Ali Khan (Indian scholar)
• Mohammad Taher Vadi (volleyball player from Iran)
• Taher Abou Zeid (Egyptian football player)
• Taher Shawqi (Afghan musician)
• Taher Zakaria (Qatari football player)
• Yahya Taher Abdullah (Egyptian writer)