Zahir
zah-HEER
Popularity
#755
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Arabic
Total Births
4,424
Peak Year
#346 in 2023
First Recorded
1973
Style
Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An Arabic name meaning 'shining', 'luminous', or 'evident'. It can also mean 'helper' or 'supporter'.
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Numerology
The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Zahir Raihan
Bangladeshi novelist, writer and filmmaker
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