Tahira
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Tahira
Tahira means "pure" or "chaste" and derives from the Arabic root *t-h-r*, which relates to purity and cleanliness.
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Etymology
Tahira means "pure" or "chaste" and derives from the Arabic root *t-h-r*, which relates to purity and cleanliness. The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic contexts, with historical usage among Arab, Persian, and South Asian Muslim communities.
Tahira currently ranks #6,799 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1975.
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