Horse
Pronunciation: ah-heer
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Ahir is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Horse". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: ah-heer. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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अहिर
हिरण्मय
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
ah-heer
IPA
/aʱɪr/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
5
Lucky Day
Thursday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Carnelian
Life Path Number
2
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Ahirs were a pastoral community in ancient India, known for their skills in cattle rearing and agriculture. They are mentioned in various Hindu scriptures and inscriptions, and are believed to have originated in the Indus Valley Civilization around 3000 BCE.
3000 BCE
Ahirs were also valued warriors in medieval India, particularly in the armies of the Rajput rulers. They were known for their skills in horse riding and archery, and were often granted lands in return for their military service.
Medieval India (1000-1500 CE)
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
अहिर
हिरण्मय
अहिर
अहिर
அகிர்
அகிரம்
అహిర్
అహిర్
Ahir
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Horse
Ahir
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Horse
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