Unisex name
Tohir name meaning
“pure, free from impurity”
Tohir is a name used for both boys and girls, of Arabic origin, meaning “pure” or “free from impurity.” Its source is Arabic Ṭāhir, from the word ṭāhir, meaning “clean” or “pure.” Thohir is an Indonesian spelling variant of the same Arabic name.
What does Tohir mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Tohir
Thohir is an Indonesian spelling of Arabic Ṭāhir. The Arabic word means clean or pure.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Tohir in Islam and the Quran
Tohir does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Tohir
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Tohir, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Tohir: pure, free from impurity
- Chotib: one who delivers a sermon
- Syukron: an expression of thanks
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Meaning of each word
- Tohir: pure, free from impurity
- Faza: to win, succeed
- Khusna: the most beautiful or good
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Tohir Yaser
Meaning of each word
- Tohir: pure, free from impurity
- Yaser: prosperous, well-off
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Meaning of each word
- Faizin: those who succeed or win
- Tohir: pure, free from impurity
- Shidqi: truthful, committed to honesty
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Tohir Asyik
Meaning of each word
- Tohir: pure, free from impurity
- Asyik: lover; deeply captivated
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Meaning of each word
- Tohir: pure, free from impurity
- Sudin: religion, faith
- Fathur: opening, victory
How to pronounce Tohir
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tohir/ |
| Arabic script | طاهر |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦺꦴꦲꦶꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒᮧᮠᮤᮁ |
Is Tohir a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Tohir is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 63% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Tohir ranks #329 among unisex names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Tohir
- Tahir♂Pure, unblemished
- Toni♂Priceless, in traditional interpretation
- Toha♂Ṭā Hā, opening letters of a surah
- Taher♂Pure, clean
- Thahir♂Pure, unblemished
- Tomi♂A twin
- Togar♂Steadfast, strong, vigorous
- Togi♂Lead, guide
- Thio♂♀To spread, to stretch
- Toyib♂Good, wholesome, pleasant
- Tohari♂Pure, clean
- Topik♂Help toward success
Names with related meanings
- Suci♀Pure, free from stain
- Fitriani♀Associated with innate nature and purity
- Murni♀Pure, unmixed
- Tahir♂Pure, unblemished
- Agnes♀Pure, chaste
- Afif♂Chaste and honorable
- Fitriana♀Innate nature, original purity
- Subhan♂The transcendence and glory of God
- Zaki♂Pure, virtuous, growing in goodness
- Taher♂Pure, clean
- Karina♀Pure
- Thahir♂Pure, unblemished
Famous people named Tohir
- Tohir · b. 1961
- Tohir · b. 1984
- Tohir · b. 1974
FAQ about the name Tohir
What is the meaning of Tohir?
Tohir means pure, free from impurity. Thohir is an Indonesian spelling of Arabic Ṭāhir. The Arabic word means clean or pure.
Is Tohir a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Tohir is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 63% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Tohir?
Tohir is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Tohir in the Quran?
Tohir does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Tohir have?
Tohir has 2 syllables (To-hir) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Tohir?
Tohir ranks #329 among unisex names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Tohir?
Other spellings: Thohir.
What full names go well with Tohir?
Some ideas: Tohir Chotib Syukron; Tohir Faza Khusna; Tohir Yaser.
Famous people named Tohir?
Notable people named Tohir include Tohir, Tohir, Tohir.
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