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Zaahir

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How to Pronounce Zaahir

Pronounced ZAH-hir /ˈzɑ.hɪr/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Zahir — from Arabic, 'radiant; shining; bright; blooming; manifest; evident'Low

In 30 seconds: Radiant; shining; bright: Zaahir spells Zahir — 'radiant'. Crisp, bright, and warm (said 'ZAH-hir').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningA spelling of Zahir — from Arabic, 'radiant; shining; bright; blooming; manifest; evident'

U.S. rank (2024)#6801 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 287

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Zaahir is a spelling of Zahir — from Arabic, 'radiant; shining; bright; blooming; manifest; evident'. A crisp, bright name across Arabic-speaking families (said 'ZAH-hir'; nickname Zah).

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, radiant-and-shining at the root, and bright.

Did you know? Zahir means 'radiant; shining; bright; manifest; evident' in Arabic — Zaahir is a long-a spelling, crisp and bright (said 'ZAH-hir').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Zahir — Arabic etymology

Variations

ZahirZaheerDhahir

Nicknames

Zah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zaahir mean?

Zaahir spells Zahir — Arabic 'radiant; shining; bright; manifest'.

How do you pronounce Zaahir?

It's said ZAH-hir /ˈzɑ.hɪr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zaahir a boy or girl name?

Zaahir is a boy's name.

How popular is Zaahir?

Zaahir is a rare name in the U.S.