Tanbir
Punjabi · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Tanbir
Tanbir is a name of Persian origin meaning "lantern" or "light," derived from the Persian words "tan" (body/self) and "bir" (light/fire), though it may also relate to "tanoor" (oven/furnace).
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Etymology
Tanbir is a name of Persian origin meaning "lantern" or "light," derived from the Persian words "tan" (body/self) and "bir" (light/fire), though it may also relate to "tanoor" (oven/furnace). The name is primarily used in Muslim communities, particularly among Persian, Turkish, and South Asian populations, with historical usage in Islamic cultures.
Tanbir currently ranks #4,805 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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