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Zahir

Updated: by Stephanie Graham

Zahir is a striking traditional baby name for boys. Once confined to the mystic sectors of Middle Eastern culture, Zahir has undergone a major revival as a baby name for the 21st century. Zahir is the name of a character in the Avatar series, and Zahir was also the protagonist of Zahir the Maverick by Shahzada Yaqoot. Keep reading to learn more about this name.

Meaning and Origin of the name Zahir:

Zahir is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “helper” or “supporter.” Zahir may also mean “shine,” “radiate,” “clear,” “obvious,” or “evident.”

Zahir is a traditional name with three separate meanings in Arabic. The first meaning is a direct transcription of the Arabic word ظهير (zahir) and means “helper” or “supporter.” Zahir is also an alternative transcription of the Arabic word زهر (zahur). This translation indicates the verbs “to shine” or “to radiate.” Zahir is also a translation of the Arabic word ظهر (zahara). This word means “clear,” “obvious,” “conspicuous,” or “evident.”

Symbolism of the name Zahir:

Zahir has three separate meanings in Arabic. One of the most popular interpretations is that Zahir derives from the Arabic word ظهر (meaning “clear,” “obvious,” or “evident”). The title الظاهر (al-Zahir) is also one of the 99 names of Allah in Islam. In this context, the symbol of Zahir is the white cloth.

Nicknames for the name Zahir:

Zahir is one of those names that doesn't have many options for nicknames. It is a unique and fun name, so you may not want to use a nickname for your baby. We did put together a list, albeit a short list, of nicknames you can use for Zahir.

Style of the name Zahir:

Traditional

Gender of the name Zahir:

Zahir is a boy's baby name.

Pronunciation of the name Zahir:

zha-HEER

Number of syllables in the name Zahir:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Zahir:

The name Zahir evokes feelings of zest and zeal.

Alternative spellings for the name Zahir:

  • Zaheer
  • Zaahir
  • Zaher

Popularity of the name Zahir:

According to the Social Security Administration index, Zahir was the 889th most popular baby name for boys in 2020.

Great middle names for Zahir and their meanings:

  • Azibo (earth, youth)
  • Brandon (prince, chieftain, broom-covered hill)
  • Chadwick (warrior town)
  • Eshaal (kindled, flower)
  • Ghazi (fighter, conqueror, champion)
  • Israel (God contends, triumphant with God)
  • Jason (healer)
  • Kasim (one who distributes, one who divides)
  • Nadeem (companion, confidant, friend)
  • Omar (flourishing, prosperous, long-lived)
  • Saleh (virtuous, pious, pure)
  • Wasim (handsome)

Famous people with the name Zahir:

  • Zahir Ali (film producer)
  • Zahir Anwar (writer)
  • Zahir Carrington (basketball player)
  • Zahir Gilani (actor)
  • Zahir Janmohamed (television personality)
  • Zahir McGhee (film producer)
  • Zahir Roberts (actor)
  • Zahir Abdus Salaam (football player)
  • Zahir(son of singers Ciara Princess Harris-Wilson and Nayvadius DeMun “Future” Wilburn)
  • Zahir (character in the Avatar series)
  • Zahir the Maverick (protagonist of Zahir the Maverick by Shahzada Yaqoot)

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