Zahyr
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Zahyr
Zahyr (also spelled Zaher, Zahir) derives from the Arabic root ظ-ه-ر (Z-H-R), meaning "to appear" or "to bloom," and the name itself means "blooming," "flourishing," or "victorious." The name is predominantly used in Arabic-speaking Muslim communities and has historical significance in Islamic tradition, including notable figures in medieval Islamic history and scholarship.
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Etymology
Zahyr (also spelled Zaher, Zahir) derives from the Arabic root ظ-ه-ر (Z-H-R), meaning "to appear" or "to bloom," and the name itself means "blooming," "flourishing," or "victorious." The name is predominantly used in Arabic-speaking Muslim communities and has historical significance in Islamic tradition, including notable figures in medieval Islamic history and scholarship.
Zahyr currently ranks #13,884 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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