Boy name
Zahir name meaning
“manifest, clearly apparent”
Zahir is a masculine name from Arabic meaning “manifest” or “clearly apparent”. It comes from the word ẓāhir, which expresses the sense of being apparent or manifest. The related form al-Ẓāhir is among the divine names in Islam, providing an additional context for the Arabic word.
What does Zahir mean?
Manifest, clearly apparent
In Indonesian: nyata, tampak jelas
Origin and cultural usage of Zahir
From Arabic ẓāhir, meaning apparent or manifest. Al-Ẓāhir is among the divine names in Islam.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Zahir in Islam and the Quran
Zahir does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (ظاهر) does, for example in QS Al-An’am [6]: 120 and QS Ar-Rum [30]: 7.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Zahir
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Zahir, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Zahir: manifest, clearly apparent
- Shofi: pure, clear and unmixed
- Arkan: pillars, supporting foundations
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Meaning of each word
- Zahir: manifest, clearly apparent
- Najmuddin: star of the faith
- Ramdani: associated with Ramadan
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Zahir Rafid
Meaning of each word
- Zahir: manifest, clearly apparent
- Rafid: one who helps or supports
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Meaning of each word
- Ikhwanul: brothers, male siblings
- Zahir: manifest, clearly apparent
- Wakil: an authorized representative
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Zahir Adha
Meaning of each word
- Zahir: manifest, clearly apparent
- Adha: sacrifice; sacrificial offering
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Zahir Rizqullah Ikhsanudin
Meaning of each word
- Zahir: manifest, clearly apparent
- Rizqullah: sustenance bestowed by God
- Ikhsanudin: goodness in religion
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How to pronounce Zahir
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zahir/ |
| Arabic script | ظاهر |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗ꦳ꦲꦶꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮐᮠᮤᮁ |
Is Zahir a boy’s name?
Yes, Zahir is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Zahir ranks #3,139 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Zahir
Famous people named Zahir
- Zahir Ali · b. 1987
- Zahir · b. 1969
- H.M Zahir Madjid
- Zahir Khan
FAQ about the name Zahir
What is the meaning of Zahir?
Zahir means manifest, clearly apparent. From Arabic ẓāhir, meaning apparent or manifest. Al-Ẓāhir is among the divine names in Islam.
Is Zahir a boy’s name?
Yes, Zahir is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Zahir?
Zahir is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Zahir in the Quran?
Zahir does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (ظاهر) does, for example in QS Al-An’am [6]: 120 and QS Ar-Rum [30]: 7.
How many syllables does Zahir have?
Zahir has 2 syllables (Za-hir) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Zahir?
Zahir ranks #3,139 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Zahir?
Some ideas: Zahir Shofi Arkan; Zahir Najmuddin Ramdani; Zahir Rafid.
Famous people named Zahir?
Notable people named Zahir include Zahir Ali, Zahir, H.M Zahir Madjid.
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