Tohir means “pure”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Uzbek.
- Tohir is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uzbek.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Tohir mean?
Literal meaning
Tohir is a boy's name used in Uzbek. It means “pure”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
also spelled Toxir
Meaning themes: Purity
Tohir in Uzbek
What does Tohir mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Tohir and Тоҳир (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “pure” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Tohir come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Tohir a Uzbek name?
Yes. Tohir is used as a given name in Uzbek. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Tohir across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uzbek | TohirLatin | 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 Tohir
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tohir | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Тоҳир | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
Names related to Tohir
Sibling names for Tohir
Names recorded for the same language (Uzbek) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Tohir rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AsilaGirl“noble, pure”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme purity
- MasumBoy“innocent, sinless”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme purity
- PokizaGirl“pure, clean”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme purity
- IsmatBoy“purity, chastity, innocence”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme purity
- MaʼsumaGirl“innocent, sinless”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme purity
- AfifaGirl“chaste, virtuous”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme purity
- QuddusBoy“great, pure”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme purity
- SafiyaGirl“pure, sincere”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme purity
Common questions about Tohir
What does the name Tohir mean?
Tohir means “pure”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Uzbek.
Is Tohir a girl's or a boy's name?
Tohir is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Tohir come from?
Tohir is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Tohir?
Tohir is recorded for Uzbek. 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 Tohir have?
Tohir 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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