Tahirah
طاهِرة
/ tah-HEE-rah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇪🇬 Egypt
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Purity
Meaning & Etymology
Pure, chaste
Pure, chaste
Etymology
Derived from the Arabic root ṭ-h-r (ط-ه-ر) meaning ‘to be pure’ or ‘to purify’.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Semitic > Central Semitic > Arabic
Cultural context
In Egyptian culture, the name Tahirah is often associated with purity and virtue, reflecting Islamic values and traditions.
Symbolism
The name symbolises purity, cleanliness, and moral integrity, often chosen to reflect the desired qualities of a child.