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Sahir: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“enchanter; magician”

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ساحر

سَاحِر

Sahir (ساحر, Arabic سَاحِر) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “enchanter; magician”. It comes from the Arabic root س ح ر. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, س ح ر.

Sahir at a glance

Meaning: enchanter; magician
Gender: Boy
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: saa-hir
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: S · س

Meaning of Sahir

In English: enchanter; magician
اردو میں معنی: جادوگر، سحر کرنے والا

Origin and history of Sahir

Lane gives sāḥir as an enchanter. Poets use it of one whose words enchant; Sahir Ludhianvi took it as his pen name.

Rootس ح ر

How to say and write Sahir

Say it: saa-hir2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Sahir
Urdu: ساحر
Original script: سَاحِر
Other spellings: Saahir
Known bearer: Sahir Ludhianvi, Urdu poet and lyricist

Sibling names for Sahir

Muslim girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Sahir.

Names from the same root as Sahir

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Names like Sahir

Names that sound like Sahir

Questions about the name Sahir

What does the name Sahir mean?

Sahir means “enchanter; magician”. In Urdu: جادوگر، سحر کرنے والا. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Sahir a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Sahir is a boy’s name.

Is Sahir a Muslim name?

Yes. Sahir is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives sāḥir as an enchanter. Poets use it of one whose words enchant; Sahir Ludhianvi took it as his pen name.

How do you pronounce Sahir?

Say it “saa-hir”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Sahir in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Sahir is written ساحر. In its original script: سَاحِر.

What are other spellings of Sahir?

Sahir is also spelled Saahir.

Who is a famous person named Sahir?

Sahir Ludhianvi, Urdu poet and lyricist

Is the meaning of Sahir verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.