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Tahirah

Pure, chaste

tah-HEE-rah/tɑːˈhiːrɑː/

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Lucky #
Friday
Lucky Day
(Arabic)
Origin
(Female)
Gender

Meaning & Origin

Tahirah is an Arabic female name derived from the word 'tahir' which means pure or chaste.

Spiritual meaning

A name that embodies the spiritual quality of being pure and untainted by the material world.

Language details

🇺🇸English

Tahirah

A name symbolizing purity and cleanliness

🇵🇰Urdu

طاہرہ

نام جو پاکیزگی اور صفائی کی علامت ہے

🇸🇦Arabic

طاهرة

اسم يعني النقية من الأوساخ والذنوب والدنس

🇮🇳Hindi

ताहिरा

यह नाम पवित्रता और शुद्धता का प्रतीक है

🇦🇫Pashto

طاهره

د پاکۍ او صفایې د نښې نوم

Pronunciation & Numerology

Pronunciation

tah-HEE-rah

/tɑːˈhiːrɑː/

Lucky number

3

Lucky day

Friday

Lucky colors

YellowGold

Life path

1

Lucky stone

Citrine

Cultural & Spiritual notes

Tahirah is a beautiful and revered name in Islamic culture, reflecting the value placed on purity and spiritual cleanliness. It is a name that evokes images of elegant simplicity, grace and virtue. Tahirah may be particularly relevant to those from more traditional or conservative Muslim communities, as it embodies a strong sense of modesty and religious devotion. The name may also be seen as a powerful reminder of the importance of living a life of integrity and virtue, as the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is said to have encouraged his followers to strive for both external and internal purity.

From a spiritual perspective, Tahirah carries deep significance as a symbol of the pure and sinless soul that longs to be closer to God. In Islamic tradition, the heart is seen as the seat of spirituality, and its purity is essential for a successful spiritual journey. In the Quran, the concept of 'pure belief' is mentioned as a necessary precondition for attaining nearness to God. Tahirah, as a name that signifies purity, could therefore be seen as a source of inspiration and motivation for those seeking to deepen their spiritual connection with the Divine. It serves as a daily reminder of the importance of striving for inner purity and avoiding sin in order to lead a virtuous and fulfilling life in accordance with the teachings of Islam.

Traditional Islamic name - Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical references

Al-Bukhari and Muslim narrated that Aisha (RA) said: 'The Messenger of Allah (SAW) named me Tahirah (pure) and Fatimah (daughter of the Prophet) was called Umm-ul-Banin (mother of two sons).'

7th century

Notable people with this name

Tahirah Sharif - British actress

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pure, chaste