Zagir means “clear, manifest”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Tatar and Bashkir.
- Zagir is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Tatar and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Zagir mean?
Literally: form of Zahir
Literal meaning
Zagir is a boy's name used in Bashkir and Tatar. It means “clear, manifest”, from form of Zahir. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
also spelled Zahir
Zagir in Tatar and Bashkir
What does Zagir mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Заһир and Zagir (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “clear, manifest” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Zagir mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Zagir (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “clear, manifest” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Zagir come from?
Arabic, compound. From form of Zahir.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Zagir?
Zagir 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.
Zagir across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatar | ЗаһирCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “clear, manifest” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | ZagirLatin, romanized | Boy | same as above: “clear, manifest” | 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 Zagir
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Заһир | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Zagir | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Zagir | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Sibling names for Zagir
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 Zagir rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- YakhyaBoy“he lives”same language (tatar)
- KhamzaBoy“strong, steadfast”same language (tatar)
- AibulatBoy“moon steel”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- KhasanBoy“good, handsome”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- NadirBoy“rare, exceptional”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- MeläwşäGirl“violet”same language (bashkir)
- ShamsiyaGirl“sunny”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- GulshanGirl“flower garden”same language (tatar, bashkir)
Common questions about Zagir
What does the name Zagir mean?
Zagir means “clear, manifest”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Zagir a girl's or a boy's name?
Zagir is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Tatar: boys; Bashkir: boys.
Where does Zagir come from?
Zagir is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Zagir?
Zagir 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 Zagir have?
Zagir 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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