Tanvir
Punjabi · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Tanvir
Tanvir is an Arabic name meaning "light" or "illumination," derived from the root *n-w-r* which relates to brightness and luminosity.
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Etymology
Tanvir is an Arabic name meaning "light" or "illumination," derived from the root *n-w-r* which relates to brightness and luminosity. The name is primarily used in Muslim cultures across South Asia, the Middle East, and among Islamic communities worldwide, with particular prevalence in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and among Persian-speaking peoples.
Tanvir currently ranks #13,672 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1996.
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