Tahirih
tah-HEE-reh
Tahirih is a girl’s name of Persian origin, meaning “A Persian name meaning 'pure'. It is a significant name in the Baha'i Faith.”, and peaked in popularity in 1970.
What Tahirih Means
“A Persian name meaning 'pure'. It is a significant name in the Baha'i Faith.”
The Story of Tahirih
A name echoing with courage, purity, and a revolutionary spirit.
Tahirih is a Persian name signifying 'pure.' It holds profound significance within the Baha'i Faith, most notably borne by a courageous and influential poet and leader.
You feel a pull towards a daughter with an independent mind and a pure heart. Tahirih resonates with the spirit of someone who is both deeply spiritual and fiercely intelligent, unafraid to stand for her beliefs.
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Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Táhirih
Influential Persian poet and Baha'i leader.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#9 in 1970
Total Births
95
First Recorded
1967
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