Male Name
Zahir
ðˤa.ˈhiːr
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
boxers
gods
help
isograms
Tamora Pierce characters
Writing Systems
ظهيرArabic
ظهیرPersian
ظہیرShahmukhiUrdu
জহিরBengali
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
71/100
classic80%
formal100%
upper class80%
strong160%
refined80%
strange140%
serious140%
Meaning & Etymology
The name Zahir, derived from Arabic, means 'helper' or 'supporter'. It is related to the Arabic word ظهر (ẓahara), which means 'to be visible' or 'to be clear'. This name can also be an alternate transcription of Arabic زاهر (Zaahir 1) or ظاهر (Zaahir 2).
Etymology
Original Form:
ظهر (ẓahara)
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Arabic root meaning 'to be visible' or 'to be clear', signifying clarity and support.
Source:
Arabic language