Boy's name · Arabic name with a good meaning
Mahir: meaning and origin
ماهر- Meaning
- Skilled, expert
- Arabic
- ماهر
- Say it
- MAA-hir
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Arabic name with a good meaning
- Also spelled
- Maher
About the name
"The one skilled in the Quran is with the noble, righteous scribes" (Sahih Muslim 798).
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mahir mean?
Skilled, expert.
How do you pronounce Mahir?
Say it as MAA-hir; capitals mark the stressed syllable. In Arabic it is written ماهر.
Is Mahir in the Quran?
No. Mahir is a classical Arabic name with a good meaning; it is not itself a word from the Quran.
Is Mahir a boy's or girl's name?
Mahir is a boy's name.
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