| Meaning | helper, supporter, visible |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Za-hir |
Zahir is a captivating baby boy name of Arabic origin, holding deep cultural significance. Rooted in the Arabic word "zahara," meaning "bright" or "radiant," Zahir carries a profound meaning of visibility and prominence. This name has been treasured for centuries and is associated with the manifest qualities of Allah.
Zahir is an exceptional choice for parents seeking a name that exudes brilliance and uniqueness. Its simplicity adds to its appeal, while the strong "Z" sound gives it a bold and memorable quality. The name Zahir resonates with confidence and charisma, traits that can shape a boy's personality as he grows.
Famous individuals like Zahir Shah, the last king of Afghanistan, and Zahir Raihan, a renowned Bangladeshi filmmaker, have brought prominence to the name. In fiction, characters such as Zahir Arif from "The Kite Runner" and Zahir Albar from "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" have given the name a rich narrative presence.
By choosing the name Zahir for your baby boy, you bestow upon him a name that reflects radiance and stands out in a crowd. It is a name that carries cultural heritage and has the potential to shape a remarkable individual.
| Zaher |
| Zuhair |
| Zahiruddin |
| Zah |
| Hir |
| Z |
| Zady |
| Zahir Shah | Last king of Afghanistan |
| Zahir Raihan | Bangladeshi filmmaker and writer |
| Zahir Pajaziti | Albanian independence activist |
| Zahir Raheem | American professional boxer |
| Zahir Ahmed | Bangladeshi politician |
| Zahir Belounis | French-Qatari footballer |
| Zahir Gilani | Pakistani-American lawyer and politician |
| Zahir Rana | Canadian entrepreneur and car enthusiast |
| Zahir al-Umar | Palestinian-Arab ruler |
| Zahir Bakhtari | Afghan singer and musician |
| Zahir Jaffer | Pakistani businessman and criminal |
| Zahir Shah Sherazi | Pakistani journalist |
| Zahir Takouachet | Algerian footballer |
| Zahir Zahir | Afghan poet and philosopher |
| Zahir Youssef | Iraqi footballer |
| Zahir Aghbar | Saudi Arabian footballer |
| Zahir Sanjrani | Pakistani politician |
| Zahir Mohsenifar | Iranian footballer |
| Zahir Zerdab | Algerian footballer |
| Zahir Janmohamed | American writer and activist |
| Zahir Arif | Character from the book "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini |
| Zahir Albar | Character from the video game "Prince of Persia - The Sands of Time" |
| Zahir Karbala | Character from the TV series "Breaking Bad" |
| Zahir Abbas | Character from the movie "The Namesake" |
| Zahir Malik | Character from the TV series "24" |
| Zahir Ibn Zaman | Character from the book "The Golem's Eye" by Jonathan Stroud |
| Zahir Shah | Character from the movie "Dil Se" |
| Zahir Hammam | Character from the video game "Uncharted 3 - Drake's Deception" |
| Zahir Sumar | Character from the movie "Mississippi Masala" |
| Zahir Ochlik | Character from the documentary film "Restrepo" |
| Zahir Khan | Character from the TV series "Homeland" |
| Zahir Farid | Character from the video game "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell - Chaos Theory" |
| Zahir Hakim | Character from the TV series "The X-Files" |
| Zahir Asim | Character from the book "The Blood Mirror" by Brent Weeks |
| Zahir Zakaria | Character from the movie "Zero Dark Thirty" |
| Zahir Al-Johar | Character from the video game "Call of Duty - Modern Warfare" |
| Zahir Kazmi | Character from the TV series "Prison Break" |
| Zahir Mansoor | Character from the movie "Lone Survivor" |
| Zahir Hassan | Character from the TV series "The West Wing" |
| Zahir Duran | Character from the movie "Body of Lies" |