What is the origin of the name Tahira?

Tahira is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Tahira?

Tahira is currently ranked #6347 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Tahira?

Tahira is pronounced tah-HEE-rah.

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GirlArabic

Tahira

tah-HEE-rah

Popularity

#6347

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

1,281

Peak Year

#43 in 1975

First Recorded

1970

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Tahira is an Arabic name meaning 'pure,' 'chaste,' or 'virtuous.'

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Tahi Tira

Spelling Variations

Taheera Tahirih

Similar Names

Aaliyah Samira Zara Nadia

Personality Traits

PureInnocentVirtuousElegant

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