Is Sahir an Arabic name? What does it mean? Read on to find out more, including the meaning of the name Sahir, its origin, pronunciation and if relevant, popularity.
What does Sahir mean in Arabic?
Sahir means enchanting, captivationg – can also be used for a magician.
It originates from the Arabic root word س-ح-ر (S H R).
Often times this name is looked at negatively because it also holds the meaning of ‘magician’ – a practice which is forbidden in Islam. It is a word used often in the Quran, Hadeeth and even in poetry when referring to sorcery and witchcraft. However, it does also hold the meaning of ‘enchanting’, ‘attractive’ – essentially one who has an allure like magic.
Sahir is a name.
How to write Sahir in Arabic:
Sahir is written as ساحِر
How to pronounce Sahir:
Sahir is pronounced Saa-Hirr.
Spelling variations of Sahir
Saahir, Saher, Saaher