Zahir

Zahir is a masculine given name that is quite popular in Arabic culture. In the Islam religion, Zahir is one of the 99 names of Allah, and the meaning of Zahir is 'The Manifest', or 'The Evident', or 'The Outer', which has led to some interpretations of the Quran using Zahir as the term to describe all that is external and manifest. The name is also closely linked to al-Ẓāhirīyyah, a Sunnī school of Islamic jurisprudence which relies on the outward (ẓāhir) meaning of expressions in the Quran and the Sunnah as the basis for Islamic law. The female variant of this name is Zahira. Being a name with such rich meaning, quite a number of famous people bear it, namely, Al-Malik Az-Zahir Sayf ad-Din Barquq, the first Sultan of the Mamluk Burji dynasty of Egypt and Afghan singer, songwriter and composer Ahmad Zahir, who is widely considered the all-time greatest singer of Afghanistan and was even dubbed the 'Elvis Of Afghanistan'.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

helper, supporter

Origin

Arabic

Numerology

Z is for zeal, your zest for life.

A is for admirable, you certainly are!

H is for honest, something you hold dear.

I is for ignite, the fire in you!

R is for refreshing, the sparkling you.

Lucky

Zahir lucky number is 8.

8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.

Famous People Named Zahir

• Future Zahir Wilburn (b. 2014) son of singer Ciara and rapper Future

Zahir in Pop Culture

• The Zahir book by Paulo Coelho