Zahir
/zuh-HIHR/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Zahir is a English name meaning "Shining, flouris...". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Argentina, Austria. The name Zahir originates from Arabic. The root word is "ẓahara" (ظهر) meaning "to appear, to be visible, to emerge."
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic zuh-HIHR
IPA zəˈhɪɹ
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as zuh-HIHR. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Zahir
- · Zahir Raihan - Bangladeshi filmmaker
- · Zahir Shah - Former King of Afghanistan
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