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Ahir

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-heer /ˈɑː.hɪr/Medium

Meaning: A name found in both Hebrew (a biblical figure, perhaps 'brother of light') and Indian tradition, where the Ahir are a historic pastoral, cattle-herding community. Two routes, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A name of two homes: Ahir is biblical Hebrew and the name of an Indian herding community (said 'AH-heer'). Rare and layered.
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Origin LowHebrew, Indian
MeaningA name found in both Hebrew (a biblical figure, perhaps 'brother of light') and Indian tradition, where the Ahir are a historic pastoral, cattle-herding community. Two routes, which we note.
U.S. rank (2009)#12532
2009 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Ahir is carried in Hebrew (a biblical figure) and in Indian tradition, where the Ahir are a long-established pastoral, cattle-herding community. Its two routes sit side by side, which we note. Rare in the U.S. (said 'AH-heer').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, layered, and pastoral.

Did you know? Ahir appears both as a Hebrew biblical name and as the name of the Ahir, a historic pastoral community of India -- two roots at once, which we note (said 'AH-heer').
Overall data confidence 36%
References -- Ahir — Hebrew/Indian; Ahir pastoral community; two routes

Variations

AheerAheirAhira

Nicknames

AhiHeer

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ahir mean?

Ahir is a Hebrew biblical name and also the name of the Ahir, a pastoral community of India. Two routes, which we note.

How do you pronounce Ahir?

It's said AH-heer /ˈɑː.hɪr/ -- two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ahir a boy or girl name?

Ahir is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Ahir?

Ahir is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.

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