Thanbir
Punjabi · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Thanbir
Thanbir is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "sharp" or "piercing," derived from the root word "thanb" relating to sharpness or penetration.
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Etymology
Thanbir is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "sharp" or "piercing," derived from the root word "thanb" relating to sharpness or penetration. The name is primarily used in Islamic and South Asian Muslim communities, particularly in Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India.
Thanbir currently ranks #3,036 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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