Tagir means “pure”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Tatar and Bashkir.
- Tagir is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Tatar and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Tagir mean?
Literally: form of Tahir
Literal meaning
Tagir is a boy's name used in Bashkir and Tatar. It means “pure”, from form of Tahir. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
also spelled Tahir
Meaning themes: Purity
Tagir in Tatar and Bashkir
What does Tagir mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Таһир and Tagir (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “pure” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Tagir mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Tagir (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “pure” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Tagir come from?
Arabic, compound. From form of Tahir.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Tagir?
Tagir is used as a given name in Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Tagir across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatar | ТаһирCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “pure” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | TagirLatin, romanized | Boy | same as above: “pure” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Tagir
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Таһир | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Tagir | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Tagir | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Names related to Tagir
Sibling names for Tagir
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Tagir rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ZakiBoy“pure, clever”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme purity
- ZakiyaGirl“pure, intelligent”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme purity
- KhalisaGirl“pure, sincere”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme purity
- SafiyaGirl“pure, sincere”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme purity
- NazifaGirl“clean, pure”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme purity
- NazifBoy“clean, pure”same language (tatar) · also shares the theme purity
- LatifBoy“gentle, kind; refined, charming”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- ZainetdinBoy“adornment of the faith”same language (tatar)
Common questions about Tagir
What does the name Tagir mean?
Tagir means “pure”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Tagir a girl's or a boy's name?
Tagir is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Tatar: boys; Bashkir: boys.
Where does Tagir come from?
Tagir is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Tagir?
Tagir is recorded for Tatar and Bashkir. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Tagir have?
Tagir has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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