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Tanvir

♂ Boy

Pronounced tun-VEER /tʌnˈvɪər/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic/Persian Tanvir, 'enlightenment; illumination; radiance' — a name of light and insight. Warm and luminous.Low

In 30 seconds: A luminous name: Tanvir means 'enlightenment; illumination' (said 'tun-VEER'). Warm and bright.
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Origin MediumArabic, Persian
MeaningFrom the Arabic/Persian Tanvir, 'enlightenment; illumination; radiance' — a name of light and insight. Warm and luminous.
U.S. rank (2022)#12138 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 266

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119872022

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tanvir is an Arabic/Persian name, 'enlightenment; illumination.' It reads warm and luminous, and is rare in the U.S. (said 'tun-VEER').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Muslim and South Asian families. Rare, luminous, and warm.

Did you know? Tanvir is Arabic and Persian for 'enlightenment; illumination; radiance' — a name of light and insight, which we note with respect (said 'tun-VEER').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Tanvir — Arabic/Persian; 'enlightenment, illumination'

Variations

TanveerTanwirTanver

Nicknames

TanVeer

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tanvir mean?

Tanvir is Arabic/Persian for 'enlightenment; illumination.'

How do you pronounce Tanvir?

It's said tun-VEER /tʌnˈvɪər/ — two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Tanvir a boy or girl name?

Tanvir is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Tanvir?

Tanvir is a rare name in the U.S.

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