Indian name meaning
Zahir
♂ BoyZa·hir · 2 syllables
Clear; manifest; radiant; a name of God
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
- Also spelled
- Jahir
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
| Z | a | h | i | r |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
7 + 1 + 5 + 1 + 2 = 16, then 1 + 6 = 7. So Zahir carries the name number 7.
About the name Zahir
Zahir is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “Clear; manifest; radiant; a name of God.”
Spoken aloud it is Za·hir — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Jahir; both spellings are the same name. Zahir turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zahir mean?
Zahir means “Clear; manifest; radiant; a name of God.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Zahir a boy or a girl name?
Zahir is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Zahir?
Zahir is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Zahir?
Zahir has 2 syllables and is said as Za·hir.
What are the other spellings of Zahir?
Zahir is also commonly spelled Jahir. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Zahir?
In the Chaldean system, Zahir has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Zahir a common name in India?
Zahir appears 3 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Zahir?
For a sister to Zahir, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Zainab, Zara, Zoha or Zoya all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Zahir?
Mihir, Mahir, Ruchir or Tahir share Zahir's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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