Zahir

Zahir Meaning & Origin

About Zahir
The surname Zahir is of Arabic origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Arabic word "zāhir" which means "visible" or "apparent." It can also be interpreted as "manifest" or "clear." The name Zahir is often associated with qualities such as openness, transparency, and straightforwardness. It may have been given to individuals who possessed these characteristics or as a way to emphasize their visibility or prominence.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Zahir is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Zahir: 635
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,447
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zahir based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Zahir is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SHR
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AH0 HH IH1 R
🌐 IPA
/zəˈhɪr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SHR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zahir in Braille

Here's how to represent Zahir in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Zahir in braille

How to sign the name Zahir using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Zahir using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Zahir in sign language

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