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Nahir
How to Pronounce Nahir
Pronounced nah-HEER /nΙΛhir/Medium
Meaning: From Arabic nahir, 'a river; flowing water', and nahir/nayyir, 'luminous, clear, radiant'; also Hebrew nahir, 'bright, light'; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Nahir comes from Arabic nahir, 'a river; flowing water', and the related nayyir, 'luminous, clear, radiant' β and from Hebrew nahir, 'bright, light, clear' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, soft, modern name across the Arab and Hebrew worlds, used for both sexes, here for boys (said 'nah-HEER'; nickname Nahi).
In the U.S. it appears in Arab and Jewish families. Rare, a-river-and-luminous at the root, and lyrical.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Nahir mean?
Nahir is Arabic for 'a river; luminous, clear', and Hebrew for 'bright'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Nahir?
It's said nah-HEER /nΙΛhir/ β two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Nahir a boy or girl name?
Nahir is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.
How popular is Nahir?
Nahir is a rare name in the U.S.