Pure, chaste, or virtuous
Tahira is the feminine form of the Arabic name Tahir. It carries a strong connotation of moral purity and spiritual cleanliness within Islamic tradition. The name is widely used across the Muslim world, from the Middle East to South Asia.
Less common today
Tahira isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,507 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Indian filmmaker and author
Renowned Pakistani ghazal singer
Prominent Pakistani actress and model
