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Zahir

Shining; brilliant; visible

ZAH-heer

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Origin

Swahili

Language

Niger-Congo (Bantu)

Pronunciation

ZAH-heer

Gender

male

Cultural Significance

A Swahili name of Arabic origin expressing brilliance and visibility, given to sons expected to shine.

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